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Chevrolet Spark

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 995 cc

LS12 XSTMOT history

LS12 XST is a black petrol Chevrolet Spark first used on 23 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 54,494 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

LS12 XST black Chevrolet Spark – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
54,494 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,448 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 XST
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 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 XST was last recorded at 54,494 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 4,886 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,608 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,886 miles
Average per year
3,448 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,494 miles
  • 2025 – 49,608 miles
  • 2024 – 44,367 miles
  • 2023 – 38,905 miles
  • 2021 – 33,002 miles
  • 2020 – 28,644 miles
  • 2019 – 26,889 miles
  • 2018 – 25,603 miles
  • 2017 – 21,137 miles
  • 2016 – 19,880 miles
  • 2015 – 14,623 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,494 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has a slight split

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage 155/70/14

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 20 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,494 miles (+4,886)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    54,494 miles
    Test number
    373224907346
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  2. Pass49,608 miles (+5,241)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    49,608 miles
    Test number
    276607750024
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured Considerable! (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass44,367 miles (+5,462)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    44,367 miles
    Test number
    456791244699
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass38,905 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    38,905 miles
    Test number
    961854189658
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail38,905 miles (+2,310)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,905 miles
    Test number
    514111118005
    • MajorFront Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass36,595 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    36,595 miles
    Test number
    672958136489
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has a slight split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage 155/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both are cracking 155/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail36,595 miles (+3,593)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,595 miles
    Test number
    726256374103
    • MajorRear Towbar obstructing the registration plate so that it is unreadable part of the number plate have been broken off (6.1.6 (f) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has a slight split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage 155/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both are cracking 155/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass33,002 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    33,002 miles
    Test number
    423448690189
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail32,999 miles (+3,051)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,999 miles
    Test number
    331481455284
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut On Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass29,948 miles (+1,304)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    29,948 miles
    Test number
    448792650984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass28,644 miles (+1,755)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    28,644 miles
    Test number
    960123887286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,889 miles (+1,286)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    26,889 miles
    Test number
    155406812666
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass25,603 miles (+4,466)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    25,603 miles
    Test number
    210726257668
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass21,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    21,137 miles
    Test number
    828669009963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail21,137 miles (+1,257)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,137 miles
    Test number
    770065229349
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass19,880 miles (+5,257)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    19,880 miles
    Test number
    573686570027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass14,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    14,623 miles
    Test number
    635579375053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 XST

Does LS12 XST currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 XST is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 XST?
The MOT on LS12 XST is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 XST done?
LS12 XST was recorded at 54,494 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 3,448 miles a year.
Has LS12 XST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 XST has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LS12 XST 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 XST find?
LS12 XST passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front direction indicator slightly discoloured both; front exhaust mounting defective corroded, and 2 more.

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