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Black · Petrol · 2012 · 995 cc

LL61 SJOMOT history

LL61 SJO is a black petrol Chevrolet Spark first used on 1 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 22 MOT tests, with 96,222 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

LL61 SJO black Chevrolet Spark – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
96,222 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
12 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,580 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL61 SJO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Spark
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL61 SJO was last recorded at 96,222 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Feb 2021: 75,203 miles, lower than 75,718 miles on 17 Feb 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
96,219 miles · 27 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
5,580 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,222 miles
  • 2025 – 91,502 miles
  • 2024 – 86,978 miles
  • 2023 – 82,926 miles
  • 2022 – 79,113 miles
  • 2021 – 75,203 miles
  • 2020 – 70,729 miles
  • 2019 – 64,367 miles
  • 2018 – 56,747 miles
  • 2017 – 48,418 miles
  • 2016 – 41,773 miles
  • 2015 – 34,806 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,222 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front macpherson top mount wornRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,222 miles (+3)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    96,222 miles
    Test number
    872902723307
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front macpherson top mount worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail96,219 miles (+4,717)1 dangerous4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,219 miles
    Test number
    972385946124
    • DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f arm rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front macpherson top mount worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass91,502 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    91,502 miles
    Test number
    211234132340
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail91,502 miles (+4,524)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,502 miles
    Test number
    660929568595
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass86,978 miles (+4,052)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    86,978 miles
    Test number
    513575245256
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension top mounts worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass82,926 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    82,926 miles
    Test number
    418888040100
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail82,926 miles (+3,813)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,926 miles
    Test number
    262431930215
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing at flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust front and rear mountings fractured

  8. Pass79,113 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    79,113 miles
    Test number
    378537840171
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front brake pipes to hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes from hoses to cylinders (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail79,113 miles (+3,910)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,113 miles
    Test number
    265914852554
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front brake pipes to hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes from hoses to cylinders (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass75,203 miles (-515)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    75,203 miles
    Test number
    515909885091
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes to front hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes to rear brake cyls (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail75,718 miles (+4,989)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,718 miles
    Test number
    307417806620
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes to front hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes to rear brake cyls (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass70,729 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    70,729 miles
    Test number
    291089628393
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Fail70,718 miles (+6,351)3 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,718 miles
    Test number
    503920661730
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  14. Pass64,367 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    64,367 miles
    Test number
    197576425190
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Fail64,367 miles (+7,620)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,367 miles
    Test number
    622484334952
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass56,747 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    56,747 miles
    Test number
    680729790165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail56,738 miles (+8,320)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,738 miles
    Test number
    564432021159
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass48,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    48,418 miles
    Test number
    973424303951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail48,418 miles (+6,645)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,418 miles
    Test number
    679386993592
    • Repaired at testFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass41,773 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    41,773 miles
    Test number
    118711355297
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail41,773 miles (+6,967)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,773 miles
    Test number
    767288175609
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass34,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    34,806 miles
    Test number
    297977825077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL61 SJO

Does LL61 SJO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL61 SJO is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL61 SJO?
The MOT on LL61 SJO is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL61 SJO done?
LL61 SJO was recorded at 96,222 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 5,580 miles a year.
Has LL61 SJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL61 SJO has failed 10 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LL61 SJO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Feb 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL61 SJO find?
LL61 SJO passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 2 more.

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