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Chevrolet Spark

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 995 cc

LS12 UMUMOT history

LS12 UMU is a silver petrol Chevrolet Spark first used on 22 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 62,709 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

LS12 UMU silver Chevrolet Spark – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
62,709 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,304 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 UMU
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
22 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 UMU was last recorded at 62,709 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 4,193 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,516 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,193 miles
Average per year
4,304 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,709 miles
  • 2025 – 58,516 miles
  • 2024 – 56,029 miles
  • 2023 – 52,738 miles
  • 2022 – 51,598 miles
  • 2021 – 50,688 miles
  • 2020 – 47,610 miles
  • 2019 – 39,941 miles
  • 2018 – 33,394 miles
  • 2017 – 26,745 miles
  • 2016 – 20,054 miles
  • 2015 – 13,559 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,709 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os/ns (1.1.11 (c))

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass62,709 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    62,709 miles
    Test number
    391391114190
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os/ns (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail62,709 miles (+4,193)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,709 miles
    Test number
    824850635722
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os/ns (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass58,516 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    58,516 miles
    Test number
    956848385813
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Damage on wing and bumper, no sharp edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel tank carrier corroded, not seriously weakened
  4. Fail58,516 miles (+2,487)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,516 miles
    Test number
    605623629711
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Damage on wing and bumper, no sharp edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel tank carrier corroded, not seriously weakened
  5. Pass56,029 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    56,029 miles
    Test number
    637855602471
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Fail56,028 miles (+3,290)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,028 miles
    Test number
    567802622581
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass52,738 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    52,738 miles
    Test number
    367767790657
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail52,730 miles (+1,132)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,730 miles
    Test number
    310136590413
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing not tested
  9. Pass51,598 miles (+910)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    51,598 miles
    Test number
    572053696429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,688 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    50,688 miles
    Test number
    211821625477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail50,686 miles (+3,076)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,686 miles
    Test number
    682535834576
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass47,610 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    47,610 miles
    Test number
    466697247241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail47,606 miles (+7,665)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,606 miles
    Test number
    631669132456
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  14. Pass39,941 miles (+6,547)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    39,941 miles
    Test number
    202636132843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    33,394 miles
    Test number
    403430970941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail33,394 miles (+6,649)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,394 miles
    Test number
    943439836229
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  17. Pass26,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    26,745 miles
    Test number
    704852108267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail26,745 miles (+6,691)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,745 miles
    Test number
    507881112892
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  19. Pass20,054 miles (+6,495)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    20,054 miles
    Test number
    589212812015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on outer side wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass13,559 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    13,559 miles
    Test number
    146746685029
    • NoteN/S/R tyre has damage to the sidewall and also cracks in the tread.
  21. Fail13,559 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,559 miles
    Test number
    887036985017
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteN/S/R tyre has damage to the sidewall and also cracks in the tread.

Questions about LS12 UMU

Does LS12 UMU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 UMU is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 UMU?
The MOT on LS12 UMU is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 UMU done?
LS12 UMU was recorded at 62,709 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 4,304 miles a year.
Has LS12 UMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 UMU has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 UMU 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 LS12 UMU find?
LS12 UMU passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os/ns.

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