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2012 Chevrolet Spark 1.0L Petrol · LT12 OPZ

LT12 OPZ

2012 Chevrolet Spark (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2012. Recorded mileage 65,045 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
CHEVROLET SPARK
Year / Origin
2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 09/05/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
65,045 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 09/05/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2012
Engine
995cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent history of passes over the last three years. The most recent test conducted on 24 April 2025 at 65,045 miles resulted in no recorded defects, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum safety standards. Following a single failure in April 2022, the vehicle has maintained three consecutive clean passes without any advisories to suggest mechanical degradation or structural instability. The mileage pattern is notably low for a fourteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,646 miles per year. Between April 2023 and April 2025, the car covered only 6,211 miles, suggesting it is used primarily for short trips or remains stationary for extended periods. This low usage typically results in less wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though long periods of standing can sometimes lead to degradation of rubber-based components or fluid-related issues that an MOT does not fully capture. Given the clean MOT history, a prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on issues related to low mileage rather than high-mile wear. Inspect the chassis for surface corrosion or৫ arches and sills, as older vehicles are prone to rust regardless of distance driven. Check the condition of the tyres for perish cracking or flat spotting, as rubber ages out even when the vehicle is used infrequently. Additionally, verify the suspension bushes and brake lines for signs of cracking, as these components can become brittle over fourteen years even with low mechanical stress.

LT12 OPZ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2025
  • 65,045 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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Reliability & Known Issues

Known faults for Chevrolet Spark

Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.

LT12 OPZ Mileage History

  1. 26/04/202257,859 mi
  2. 26/04/202257,860 mi+1 mi
  3. 18/04/202358,834 mi+974 mi
  4. 29/04/202462,534 mi+3,700 mi
  5. 24/04/202565,045 mi+2,511 mi

Average of roughly 2,399 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

LT12 OPZ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Chevrolet Spark (LT12 OPZ) between April 2022 and April 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 24 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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