Chevrolet Spark
Black · Petrol · 2012 · 995 cc
LS12 XSLMOT history
LS12 XSL is a black petrol Chevrolet Spark first used on 23 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 39,641 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 39,641 mi
- At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 3,315 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS12 XSL
- 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
- 23 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS12 XSL was last recorded at 39,641 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 21 Mar 2018: 16,051 miles, lower than 52,048 miles on 15 Mar 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 39,637 miles · 19 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 3,315 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 39,641 miles
- 2025 – 36,030 miles
- 2024 – 32,779 miles
- 2023 – 29,249 miles
- 2022 – 25,770 miles
- 2021 – 23,099 miles
- 2020 – 20,953 miles
- 2019 – 18,431 miles
- 2018 – 16,051 miles
- 2017 – 52,048 miles
- 2016 – 10,927 miles
- 2015 – 3,088 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass39,641 miles
- AdvisoryBoth front top shock mounts have lateral movementRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
14 tests since 16 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass39,641 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 39,641 miles
- Test number
- 880628678056
- AdvisoryBoth front top shock mounts have lateral movement
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail39,637 miles (+3,607)3 major1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,637 miles
- Test number
- 243109006775
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth front top shock mounts have lateral movement
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass36,030 miles (+3,251)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 36,030 miles
- Test number
- 762611686027
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front play in suspension top mount
Pass32,779 miles (+3,530)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 32,779 miles
- Test number
- 877693319582
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside wiper worn
Pass29,249 miles (+3,479)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 29,249 miles
- Test number
- 941656055582
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge asap (5.2.3 (e))
Pass25,770 miles (+2,671)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 25,770 miles
- Test number
- 124171466264
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass23,099 miles (+2,146)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 23,099 miles
- Test number
- 690756629343
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass20,953 miles (+2,522)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 20,953 miles
- Test number
- 938991995068
- AdvisoryAll tyres cracking
Pass18,431 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 18,431 miles
- Test number
- 951311250638
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail18,417 miles (+2,366)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,417 miles
- Test number
- 307944336997
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Pass16,051 miles (-35,997)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 16,051 miles
- Test number
- 594099142418
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,048 miles (+41,121)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 52,048 miles
- Test number
- 288432330368
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass10,927 miles (+7,839)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 10,927 miles
- Test number
- 210850881825
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass3,088 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 3,088 miles
- Test number
- 336155575020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS12 XSL
- Does LS12 XSL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 XSL is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS12 XSL?
- The MOT on LS12 XSL is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS12 XSL done?
- LS12 XSL was recorded at 39,641 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 3,315 miles a year.
- Has LS12 XSL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS12 XSL has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS12 XSL ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Mar 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LS12 XSL find?
- LS12 XSL passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: both front top shock mounts have lateral movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).
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