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Chevrolet Spark

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 995 cc

LS12 XSWMOT history

LS12 XSW is a blue petrol Chevrolet Spark first used on 23 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 35,981 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

LS12 XSW blue Chevrolet Spark – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Chevrolet Spark, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
35,981 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,296 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 XSW
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
23 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 XSW was last recorded at 35,981 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 1,596 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
34,385 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,596 miles
Average per year
2,296 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 35,981 miles
  • 2025 – 34,385 miles
  • 2024 – 33,411 miles
  • 2023 – 32,094 miles
  • 2022 – 30,247 miles
  • 2021 – 29,170 miles
  • 2020 – 28,650 miles
  • 2019 – 26,948 miles
  • 2018 – 23,649 miles
  • 2017 – 19,880 miles
  • 2016 – 15,339 miles
  • 2015 – 10,889 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass35,981 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and is over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and is over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Both rear tyres has cracks in the treads.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 18 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass35,981 miles (+1,596)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    35,981 miles
    Test number
    581181745772
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and is over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and is over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  2. Pass34,385 miles (+974)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    34,385 miles
    Test number
    772930035442
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass33,411 miles (+1,317)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    33,411 miles
    Test number
    412097075832
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH and BOTH are over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass32,094 miles (+1,847)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    32,094 miles
    Test number
    100979190655
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass30,247 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    30,247 miles
    Test number
    121364970623
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail30,247 miles (+1,077)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,247 miles
    Test number
    746743959785
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass29,170 miles (+520)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    29,170 miles
    Test number
    861206967476
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront flexible exhaust deteriorated but secure
    • AdvisoryNearside Door mirror Hosing damaged but secure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass28,650 miles (+1,702)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    28,650 miles
    Test number
    867724624844
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres has cracks in the treads.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres has cracks in the treads.

  9. Pass26,948 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    26,948 miles
    Test number
    632615306389
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres has cracks in the treads.

  10. Fail26,948 miles (+3,299)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,948 miles
    Test number
    878825541062
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres has cracks in the treads.

  11. Pass23,649 miles (+3,769)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    23,649 miles
    Test number
    678010586919
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass19,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    19,880 miles
    Test number
    940682641866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail19,880 miles (+4,541)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,880 miles
    Test number
    527049850460
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass15,339 miles (+4,450)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    15,339 miles
    Test number
    232071822474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight cracking in between tread on offside front and nearside rear tyres

  15. Fail10,889 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,889 miles
    Test number
    106677375000
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass10,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    10,889 miles
    Test number
    189577375084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 XSW

Does LS12 XSW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 XSW is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 XSW?
The MOT on LS12 XSW is valid until 17 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 XSW done?
LS12 XSW was recorded at 35,981 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 2,296 miles a year.
Has LS12 XSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 XSW has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LS12 XSW 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 XSW find?
LS12 XSW passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of main brake pipe; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and is over 10 years old, and 3 more.

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