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LM62 PZX

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

77,999 mi
Last recorded77,999 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM62 PZX
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 77,999 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer flange corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2024 73,664 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 73,664 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam h4 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 69,931 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 69,921 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2022 65,987 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 65,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 62,299 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 62,283 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear £120 + vat (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 59,252 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (both)155/70r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 54,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 54,638 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70r14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 49,911 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 45,044 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre has a chunk out of it but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 16 Nov 2017 45,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect H4 N472 (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre has a chunk out of it but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 9 Nov 2016 40,474 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 40,451 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Spark?

Based on 273,626 MOT tests across 19,123 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
4,320
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
19,123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,137
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,118
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LM62 PZX is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2012 Chevrolet Spark models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 49,022 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Spark fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM62 PZX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Spark typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Chevrolet Spark is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LM62 PZX is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 1 November 2012.

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