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Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 995 cc

LT12 KAUMOT history

LT12 KAU is a blue petrol Chevrolet Spark first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 22 MOT tests, with 87,253 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

LT12 KAU blue Chevrolet Spark – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
87,253 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
12 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,035 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 KAU
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 valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 KAU was last recorded at 87,253 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 4,359 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,894 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,359 miles
Average per year
5,035 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,253 miles
  • 2025 – 82,894 miles
  • 2024 – 80,805 miles
  • 2023 – 76,409 miles
  • 2022 – 72,097 miles
  • 2021 – 66,912 miles
  • 2020 – 65,346 miles
  • 2019 – 60,248 miles
  • 2018 – 53,218 miles
  • 2017 – 47,934 miles
  • 2016 – 41,233 miles
  • 2015 – 31,690 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,253 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side on 3 mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,253 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    87,253 miles
    Test number
    217950950004
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  2. Fail87,253 miles (+4,359)2 dangerous1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,253 miles
    Test number
    224837753036
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  3. Pass82,894 miles (+15)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    82,894 miles
    Test number
    902562738615
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  4. Fail82,879 miles (+2,074)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,879 miles
    Test number
    911143486535
    • MajorFront Horn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  5. Pass80,805 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    80,805 miles
    Test number
    179240197529
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  6. Fail80,805 miles (+4,396)1 dangerous1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,805 miles
    Test number
    998600347703
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  7. Pass76,409 miles (+4,312)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    76,409 miles
    Test number
    448482544560
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  8. Pass72,097 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    72,097 miles
    Test number
    576437979744
    • MinorCentral Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral brake pipes poorly routed.
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  9. Fail72,097 miles (+5,185)1 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,097 miles
    Test number
    960323052332
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorCentral Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral brake pipes poorly routed.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  10. Pass66,912 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    66,912 miles
    Test number
    534998084956
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  11. Fail66,912 miles (+1,566)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,912 miles
    Test number
    139059092497
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  12. Pass65,346 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    65,346 miles
    Test number
    478693223446
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Fail65,346 miles (+5,098)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,346 miles
    Test number
    337684855298
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding Suspect a Clean and Adjustment (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass60,248 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    60,248 miles
    Test number
    525034287972
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail60,248 miles (+7,030)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,248 miles
    Test number
    680854744000
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres edges worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass53,218 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    53,218 miles
    Test number
    989122900794
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both seats

  17. Fail53,218 miles (+5,284)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,218 miles
    Test number
    552578099844
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both seats

  18. Pass47,934 miles (+84)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    47,934 miles
    Test number
    199025447351
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brakes binding slightly

  19. Fail47,850 miles (+6,617)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,850 miles
    Test number
    409012708317
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brakes binding slightly

  20. Pass41,233 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    41,233 miles
    Test number
    181314557399
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.

  21. Fail41,233 miles (+9,543)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,233 miles
    Test number
    756234137596
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.

  22. Pass31,690 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    31,690 miles
    Test number
    697848355003
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LT12 KAU

Does LT12 KAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 KAU is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT12 KAU?
The MOT on LT12 KAU is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT12 KAU done?
LT12 KAU was recorded at 87,253 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 5,035 miles a year.
Has LT12 KAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 KAU has failed 10 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LT12 KAU 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 KAU find?
LT12 KAU passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front exhaust mounting defective, and 5 more.

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