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Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 995 cc

LL61 VAMMOT history

LL61 VAM is a silver petrol Chevrolet Spark first used on 1 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 68,269 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

LL61 VAM silver Chevrolet Spark – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Chevrolet Spark, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
68,269 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,112 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL61 VAM
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 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL61 VAM was last recorded at 68,269 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 2,970 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,299 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,970 miles
Average per year
3,112 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,269 miles
  • 2025 – 65,299 miles
  • 2024 – 61,622 miles
  • 2022 – 57,526 miles
  • 2021 – 49,070 miles
  • 2020 – 43,930 miles
  • 2019 – 40,020 miles
  • 2018 – 38,299 miles
  • 2017 – 36,695 miles
  • 2016 – 35,350 miles
  • 2015 – 34,010 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,269 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top shock mount (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top shock mount (5.3.2 (c))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.

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear tyre side wall cracking 155/80/13

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 5 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,269 miles (+2,970)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    68,269 miles
    Test number
    211140264366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top shock mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top shock mount (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Pass65,299 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    65,299 miles
    Test number
    631714253130
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top shock mount (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Fail65,299 miles (+3,677)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,299 miles
    Test number
    164452711108
    • DangerousNearside Front 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))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top shock mount (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Pass61,622 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    61,622 miles
    Test number
    933488448162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail61,622 miles (+4,096)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,622 miles
    Test number
    980418213398
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass57,526 miles (+3,186)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    57,526 miles
    Test number
    304305880678
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass54,340 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    54,340 miles
    Test number
    973453477498
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail54,340 miles (+5,270)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,340 miles
    Test number
    973618221762
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass49,070 miles (+5,140)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    49,070 miles
    Test number
    919095408502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass43,930 miles (+3,910)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    43,930 miles
    Test number
    923745907222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass40,020 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    40,020 miles
    Test number
    695634993653
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking in tread & side walls

  12. Fail40,018 miles (+1,719)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,018 miles
    Test number
    558927057893
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking in tread & side walls

  13. Pass38,299 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    38,299 miles
    Test number
    525197499982
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre side wall cracking 155/80/13

  14. Fail38,297 miles (+1,602)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,297 miles
    Test number
    172189122151
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre side wall cracking 155/80/13

  15. Pass36,695 miles (+1,345)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    36,695 miles
    Test number
    204178369116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge & cracking in tread 155/80/13
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking in tread

  16. Pass35,350 miles (+1,340)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    35,350 miles
    Test number
    671047288126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass34,010 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    34,010 miles
    Test number
    458755305051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LL61 VAM

Does LL61 VAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL61 VAM is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL61 VAM?
The MOT on LL61 VAM is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL61 VAM done?
LL61 VAM was recorded at 68,269 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 3,112 miles a year.
Has LL61 VAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL61 VAM has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LL61 VAM 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 LL61 VAM find?
LL61 VAM passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top shock mount; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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