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Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 995 cc

LL61 SOAMOT history

LL61 SOA is a silver petrol Chevrolet Spark first used on 1 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 94,062 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

LL61 SOA silver Chevrolet Spark – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Chevrolet Spark, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
94,062 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,389 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL61 SOA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Spark
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL61 SOA was last recorded at 94,062 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Dec 2015: 47,428 miles, lower than 78,860 miles on 17 Dec 2014.

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
94,060 miles · 25 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
1,389 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,062 miles
  • 2024 – 93,573 miles
  • 2023 – 91,014 miles
  • 2022 – 82,648 miles
  • 2021 – 74,302 miles
  • 2020 – 65,702 miles
  • 2019 – 61,310 miles
  • 2018 – 58,525 miles
  • 2016 – 55,202 miles
  • 2015 – 47,428 miles
  • 2014 – 78,860 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,062 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 17 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,062 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    94,062 miles
    Test number
    103727258045
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Fail94,060 miles (+487)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,060 miles
    Test number
    863759375179
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Pass93,573 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    93,573 miles
    Test number
    386457062429
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail93,573 miles (+2,559)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,573 miles
    Test number
    153326524528
    • MajorCentral Rear Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass91,014 miles (+8,366)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    91,014 miles
    Test number
    509820154585
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass82,648 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    82,648 miles
    Test number
    139572158081
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Fail82,647 miles (+8,345)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,647 miles
    Test number
    429185421147
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X2 (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps X2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass74,302 miles1 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    74,302 miles
    Test number
    652254054351
    • DangerousOil level below minimum on dipstick
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Fail74,302 miles (+8,600)1 dangerous2 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,302 miles
    Test number
    168096719849
    • DangerousOil level below minimum on dipstick
    • Repaired at testElectrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery live lead (4.11 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Pass65,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    65,702 miles
    Test number
    777098049667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail65,702 miles (+4,392)1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,702 miles
    Test number
    427169796276
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  12. Pass61,310 miles (+2,785)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    61,310 miles
    Test number
    913180352701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,525 miles (+3,323)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    58,525 miles
    Test number
    294781118331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,202 miles (+7,774)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    55,202 miles
    Test number
    958015972680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,428 miles (-31,432)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    47,428 miles
    Test number
    428400836393
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on outter edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge and on the legal limit
  16. Fail78,860 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,860 miles
    Test number
    347871654397
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass78,860 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    78,860 miles
    Test number
    377791954309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LL61 SOA

Does LL61 SOA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL61 SOA is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL61 SOA?
The MOT on LL61 SOA is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL61 SOA done?
LL61 SOA was recorded at 94,062 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 1,389 miles a year.
Has LL61 SOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL61 SOA has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LL61 SOA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Dec 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL61 SOA find?
LL61 SOA passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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