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Chevrolet Spark

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 995 cc

LS12 XSRMOT history

LS12 XSR is a silver petrol Chevrolet Spark first used on 23 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 55,722 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

LS12 XSR silver Chevrolet Spark – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Chevrolet Spark, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
55,722 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,954 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 XSR
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
23 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 XSR was last recorded at 55,722 miles on 20 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Apr 2026: 55,722 miles, lower than 64,626 miles on 9 Apr 2025.

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
64,626 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Average per year
3,954 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,722 miles
  • 2025 – 64,626 miles
  • 2024 – 49,856 miles
  • 2023 – 46,093 miles
  • 2022 – 39,192 miles
  • 2021 – 35,088 miles
  • 2020 – 31,408 miles
  • 2019 – 25,896 miles
  • 2018 – 21,989 miles
  • 2017 – 18,333 miles
  • 2016 – 14,169 miles
  • 2015 – 11,725 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,722 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (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.

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slightly frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/70/14

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass55,722 miles (-8,904)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    55,722 miles
    Test number
    302548946236
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass64,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    64,626 miles
    Test number
    614661413231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail64,626 miles (+14,770)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,626 miles
    Test number
    976037115937
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass49,856 miles (+3,763)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    49,856 miles
    Test number
    423937239727
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass46,093 miles (+18)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    46,093 miles
    Test number
    578369262042
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  6. Fail46,075 miles (+6,883)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,075 miles
    Test number
    273577926369
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  7. Pass39,192 miles (+4,104)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    39,192 miles
    Test number
    820248414500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass35,088 miles (+19)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    35,088 miles
    Test number
    450759299534
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Fail35,069 miles (+3,661)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,069 miles
    Test number
    207236254890
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 67% on rear axle offside seriously lagging (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass31,408 miles (+5,512)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    31,408 miles
    Test number
    432159281825
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumper slight damage
  11. Pass25,896 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    25,896 miles
    Test number
    807627461481
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  12. Fail25,896 miles (+3,907)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,896 miles
    Test number
    368935303196
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  13. Pass21,989 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    21,989 miles
    Test number
    681896556789
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seatbelt frayed but not affecting webbing
  14. Fail21,989 miles (+3,656)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,989 miles
    Test number
    257313030912
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seatbelt frayed but not affecting webbing
  15. Pass18,333 miles (+4,164)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    18,333 miles
    Test number
    579629504270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass14,169 miles (+2,444)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    14,169 miles
    Test number
    180896556000
    • AdvisoryFront tyres uneven wear
  17. Pass11,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    11,725 miles
    Test number
    439674365065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 XSR

Does LS12 XSR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 XSR is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 XSR?
The MOT on LS12 XSR is valid until 19 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 XSR done?
LS12 XSR was recorded at 55,722 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 3,954 miles a year.
Has LS12 XSR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 XSR has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 XSR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Apr 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS12 XSR find?
LS12 XSR passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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