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LO12 FVA

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Silver Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

77,726 mi
Last recorded77,726 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 FVA
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 77,726 miles

both front suspension top mountings slight movement

centre to rear exhaust join starting to rust

front brakes performances slight imbalance- 24%

nearside front shock absorber starting to leak

nearside front tyre tread worn to 1.6mm and edges worn low

nearside front wheel- inner rim slightly distorted

nearside front wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

offside front metal brake pipe and rear of both front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust and covered in grease/ paint

rear screen wiper blade rubber split/ worn

Pass 13 Dec 2024 70,369 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 68,729 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ rear n/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 68,727 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ rear n/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 68,242 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension top mount has slight play and slightly rough.

Pass 27 Nov 2021 65,915 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2021 65,915 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 60,491 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component PAS Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Nearside & Offside (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 60,491 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component PAS Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Nearside & Offside (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 50,896 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 50,896 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 45,002 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2017 40,439 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Nearside n& Offside (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Flat spot, 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre slightly feathering on inner edge

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Flat spot, 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 May 2017 40,439 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Nearside n& Offside (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Flat spot, 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre slightly feathering on inner edge

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Flat spot, 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 35,772 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack. (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 35,772 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack. (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 May 2015 28,980 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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LO12 FVA is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Silver 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 LO12 FVA, 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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LO12 FVA is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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