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Chevrolet Spark

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 995 cc

LS12 UOMMOT history

LS12 UOM is a blue petrol Chevrolet Spark first used on 22 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 23 MOT tests, with 130,153 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

LS12 UOM blue Chevrolet Spark – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Chevrolet Spark, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
130,153 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
11 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,276 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 UOM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Spark
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
22 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 UOM was last recorded at 130,153 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 381 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Jan 2018: 10,020 miles, lower than 98,019 miles on 6 Mar 2017.

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
129,772 miles · 2 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
381 miles
Average per year
6,276 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,153 miles
  • 2025 – 129,772 miles
  • 2024 – 119,582 miles
  • 2023 – 116,647 miles
  • 2022 – 115,305 miles
  • 2021 – 106,516 miles
  • 2020 – 102,508 miles
  • 2019 – 101,986 miles
  • 2018 – 10,020 miles
  • 2017 – 98,019 miles
  • 2016 – 83,477 miles
  • 2015 – 60,322 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,153 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside&Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside&Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,153 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    130,153 miles
    Test number
    332013021685
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside&Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside&Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail130,153 miles (+381)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,153 miles
    Test number
    827862692042
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside&Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside&Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail129,772 miles (+10,190)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,772 miles
    Test number
    507301835749
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass119,582 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    119,582 miles
    Test number
    605834497714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail119,572 miles (+2,925)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,572 miles
    Test number
    887424811656
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass116,647 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    116,647 miles
    Test number
    460064547776
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail116,647 miles (+1,342)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,647 miles
    Test number
    827843409027
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass115,305 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    115,305 miles
    Test number
    735067370253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail115,305 miles (+1,492)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,305 miles
    Test number
    832493255498
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass113,813 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    113,813 miles
    Test number
    245778914430
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak COOLANT LEAK O/S FRONT
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective EXHAUST REAR BOX MOUNTING BADLY CORRODED. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail113,812 miles (+7,296)3 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,812 miles
    Test number
    144016362528
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak COOLANT LEAK O/S FRONT
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective EXHAUST REAR BOX MOUNTING BADLY CORRODED. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass106,516 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    106,516 miles
    Test number
    699366339608
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in both front top strut mounts

  13. Fail106,516 miles (+4,008)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,516 miles
    Test number
    796771989061
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear pipes corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in both front top strut mounts

  14. Pass102,508 miles (+522)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    102,508 miles
    Test number
    305782836527
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass101,986 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    101,986 miles
    Test number
    638598757868
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  16. Fail101,981 miles (+91,961)1 dangerous1 major4 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,981 miles
    Test number
    796848339302
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  17. Pass10,020 miles (-87,999)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    10,020 miles
    Test number
    827008642683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail98,019 miles (+47)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,019 miles
    Test number
    598698727977
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • 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)

  19. Fail97,972 miles (+14,495)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,972 miles
    Test number
    683770729243
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • 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)

  20. Pass83,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    83,477 miles
    Test number
    317342303677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail83,477 miles (+23,155)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,477 miles
    Test number
    764225698353
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass60,322 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    60,322 miles
    Test number
    185894455467
    • 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)

  23. Fail60,322 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,322 miles
    Test number
    456334955035
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)

Questions about LS12 UOM

Does LS12 UOM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 UOM is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 UOM?
The MOT on LS12 UOM is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 UOM done?
LS12 UOM was recorded at 130,153 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 6,276 miles a year.
Has LS12 UOM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 UOM has failed 12 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 UOM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Jan 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS12 UOM find?
LS12 UOM passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 7 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside&offside; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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