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When is the MOT due for SV12 LOD?

The MOT for SV12 LOD is valid and due for renewal on or before 4 October 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of SV12 LOD?

The recorded mileage for SV12 LOD is 40,291 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is SV12 LOD ULEZ compliant?

Yes, SV12 LOD (CHEVROLET SPARK) meets Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) standards and is exempt from daily ULEZ charges in London.

Does SV12 LOD have an outstanding safety recall?

Yes, SV12 LOD is recorded with an outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice under official DVSA records. Vehicle manufacturers are legally required to rectify safety recalls free of charge at any authorised franchised dealership.

Official DVLA Record

Outstanding Recall

2012 Chevrolet Spark 1.0L Petrol · SV12 LOD

SV12 LOD

2012 Chevrolet Spark (1.0L, petrol). First registered 29/03/2012. Recorded mileage 40,291 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model: CHEVROLET SPARK
Year / Origin: 2012 · Aberdeen
Safety Recall: Recall Notice
MOT Status: Valid until 04/10/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 40,291 mi
ULEZ Compliance: ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.0L
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Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status

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Valid until 04/10/2026

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Mileage: 40,291 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 2012
Engine: 995cc

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SV12 LOD Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2025
40,291 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

✗ Outstanding recall notice

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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.

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SV12 LOD Mileage History

27/09/202337,163 mi
05/10/202337,165 mi+2 mi
30/09/202438,872 mi+1,707 mi
03/10/202438,875 mi+3 mi
18/09/202540,291 mi+1,416 mi

Average of roughly 1,583 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

SV12 LOD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 10 Sept 2026, 16:50

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 (SV12 LOD) between September 2023 and September 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 18 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe joining to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))”.

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