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Chevrolet Spark

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 995 cc

LB61 BVJMOT history

LB61 BVJ is a red petrol Chevrolet Spark first used on 10 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 38,842 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
38,842 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,580 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 BVJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Spark
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
10 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 BVJ was last recorded at 38,842 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 1,583 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
37,259 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,583 miles
Average per year
2,580 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,842 miles
  • 2025 – 37,259 miles
  • 2024 – 34,504 miles
  • 2023 – 32,368 miles
  • 2022 – 29,976 miles
  • 2021 – 28,030 miles
  • 2020 – 26,543 miles
  • 2019 – 23,645 miles
  • 2018 – 20,872 miles
  • 2017 – 17,573 miles
  • 2016 – 14,011 miles
  • 2015 – 10,331 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,842 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 9 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,842 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    38,842 miles
    Test number
    340945291795
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail38,842 miles (+1,583)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,842 miles
    Test number
    111775436935
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass37,259 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    37,259 miles
    Test number
    267843960924
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail37,259 miles (+2,755)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,259 miles
    Test number
    447816170567
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass34,504 miles (+2,136)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    34,504 miles
    Test number
    285234685092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass32,368 miles (+2,392)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    32,368 miles
    Test number
    369707622008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass29,976 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    29,976 miles
    Test number
    604081656804
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail29,976 miles (+1,946)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,976 miles
    Test number
    171402427693
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass28,030 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    28,030 miles
    Test number
    805772335659
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail28,030 miles (+1,487)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,030 miles
    Test number
    392210445718
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass26,543 miles (+2,898)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    26,543 miles
    Test number
    314544837636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,645 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    23,645 miles
    Test number
    512221004070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail23,643 miles (+2,771)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,643 miles
    Test number
    187543638959
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  14. Pass20,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    20,872 miles
    Test number
    691056453629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail20,872 miles (+3,299)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,872 miles
    Test number
    224410391053
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  16. Pass17,573 miles (+3,562)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    17,573 miles
    Test number
    303993471849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass14,011 miles (+3,680)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    14,011 miles
    Test number
    348780886185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass10,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    10,331 miles
    Test number
    387560345032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 BVJ

Does LB61 BVJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 BVJ is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 BVJ?
The MOT on LB61 BVJ is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 BVJ done?
LB61 BVJ was recorded at 38,842 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 2,580 miles a year.
Has LB61 BVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 BVJ has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB61 BVJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB61 BVJ find?
LB61 BVJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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