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Chevrolet Spark

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 995 cc

LT12 KAOMOT history

LT12 KAO is a blue petrol Chevrolet Spark first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 1 Jul 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 104,371 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2025.

LT12 KAO blue Chevrolet Spark – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Chevrolet Spark, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Jul 2026
Mileage
104,371 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,542 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 KAO
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
1 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 KAO was last recorded at 104,371 miles on 30 Jun 2025, 3,172 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,199 miles · 2 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
3,172 miles
Average per year
6,542 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,371 miles
  • 2024 – 101,199 miles
  • 2023 – 100,043 miles
  • 2022 – 98,105 miles
  • 2021 – 93,577 miles
  • 2020 – 87,468 miles
  • 2019 – 77,164 miles
  • 2018 – 67,619 miles
  • 2017 – 58,510 miles
  • 2016 – 46,907 miles
  • 2015 – 36,716 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,371 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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.

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

    Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 26 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,371 miles (+3,172)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    104,371 miles
    Test number
    920995216807
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass101,199 miles (+1,156)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    101,199 miles
    Test number
    561446576271
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides from brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to front. (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass100,043 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    100,043 miles
    Test number
    819161657727
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail100,036 miles (+1,931)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,036 miles
    Test number
    403187403130
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass98,105 miles (+97)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    98,105 miles
    Test number
    853459530334
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail98,008 miles (+4,431)1 dangerous11 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,008 miles
    Test number
    891711597699
    • DangerousCentral Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass93,577 miles (+6,109)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    93,577 miles
    Test number
    827752943829
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass87,468 miles (+26)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    87,468 miles
    Test number
    490964163811
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail87,442 miles (+10,278)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,442 miles
    Test number
    789435520591
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass77,164 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    77,164 miles
    Test number
    945879051048
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail77,164 miles (+9,545)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,164 miles
    Test number
    300306975690
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass67,619 miles (+9,109)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    67,619 miles
    Test number
    770504634066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,510 miles (+11,603)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    58,510 miles
    Test number
    763650073982
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass46,907 miles (+10,191)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    46,907 miles
    Test number
    898527304176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    36,716 miles
    Test number
    165857455404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT12 KAO

Does LT12 KAO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LT12 KAO expired on 1 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LT12 KAO?
The MOT on LT12 KAO expired on 1 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LT12 KAO done?
LT12 KAO was recorded at 104,371 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2025, an average of 6,542 miles a year.
Has LT12 KAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 KAO has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LT12 KAO 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 LT12 KAO find?
LT12 KAO passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front inner track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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