
Chevrolet Spark
Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,206 cc
LL12 RKAMOT history
LL12 RKA is a black petrol Chevrolet Spark first used on 9 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 116,726 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 116,726 mi
- At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 12 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,100 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL12 RKA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Chevrolet
- Model
- Spark
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,206 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 9 May 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL12 RKA was last recorded at 116,726 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 116,725 miles · 16 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 7,100 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 116,726 miles
- 2025 – 114,785 miles
- 2024 – 108,921 miles
- 2023 – 107,221 miles
- 2022 – 103,733 miles
- 2021 – 93,691 miles
- 2020 – 90,464 miles
- 2019 – 87,052 miles
- 2018 – 82,097 miles
- 2017 – 70,556 miles
- 2016 – 58,133 miles
- 2015 – 40,565 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test phone mountRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber in the rear bush on the lower suspension arm is separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber in the rear bush on the lower suspension arm is separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
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.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Sump corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
20 tests since 26 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass116,726 miles (+1)13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 116,726 miles
- Test number
- 127574334118
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber in the rear bush on the lower suspension arm is separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber in the rear bush on the lower suspension arm is separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Fail116,725 miles (+1,940)2 major1 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,725 miles
- Test number
- 742623847786
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber in the rear bush on the lower suspension arm is separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber in the rear bush on the lower suspension arm is separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Pass114,785 miles2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 114,785 miles
- Test number
- 874433993765
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySump corroded
Fail114,785 miles (+5,864)1 repaired2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,785 miles
- Test number
- 280907797571
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySump corroded
Pass108,921 miles (+15)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 108,921 miles
- Test number
- 414192931736
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Fail108,906 miles (+1,685)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,906 miles
- Test number
- 858465873376
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Pass107,221 miles (+3,488)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 107,221 miles
- Test number
- 214090643122
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Pass103,733 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 103,733 miles
- Test number
- 787552042204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,733 miles (+10,042)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,733 miles
- Test number
- 786019062144
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass93,691 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 93,691 miles
- Test number
- 631981527332
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail93,690 miles (+3,226)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,690 miles
- Test number
- 464957602278
- MajorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both track rod end ball joints (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass90,464 miles (+3,412)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 90,464 miles
- Test number
- 876033391105
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass87,052 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 87,052 miles
- Test number
- 405608915176
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySump corroded
Fail87,052 miles (+4,955)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,052 miles
- Test number
- 824956395285
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySump corroded
Pass82,097 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 82,097 miles
- Test number
- 898538551260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,089 miles (+11,533)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,089 miles
- Test number
- 786286653353
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass70,556 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 70,556 miles
- Test number
- 991788248916
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail70,556 miles (+12,423)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,556 miles
- Test number
- 360988544164
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres bald on outer edges
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracking
Pass58,133 miles (+17,568)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 58,133 miles
- Test number
- 503671465434
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,565 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 40,565 miles
- Test number
- 248057475408
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LL12 RKA
- Does LL12 RKA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL12 RKA is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LL12 RKA?
- The MOT on LL12 RKA is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LL12 RKA done?
- LL12 RKA was recorded at 116,726 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 7,100 miles a year.
- Has LL12 RKA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL12 RKA has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LL12 RKA 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 LL12 RKA find?
- LL12 RKA passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 13 advisories: central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 10 more.
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