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2010 CHEVROLET SPARK1.0L Petrol

KM10 ACJ

Vehicle Insight Summary

CHEVROLET SPARK (2010, Petrol, 995cc) — mileage recorded at 46,442. MOT status: not recorded. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.

MOT
Expired
Expires 11/08/2026
Tax
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Fuel
Petrol
Year
2010
Engine
995cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently in a stable roadworthy condition based on the most recent MOT pass on 28 July 2025. The record shows a consistent pattern of passing tests without any recorded defects or advisories. While the vehicle failed on the same day it passed in both 2024 and 2025, the lack of specific defect data suggests these were likely administrative errors or minor issues resolved instantly on site. The mileage is exceptionally low for a sixteen year old car, averaging roughly 2,903 miles per year. Between the August 2023 test at 40,270 miles and the July 2025 test at 46,442 miles, the car covered only 6,172 miles over two years. This pattern indicates the vehicle has spent significant time stationary or has been used for very short, local journeys. Low usage often leads to specific mechanical degradation not captured in a clean MOT history. A buyer should physically inspect the brake discs for surface corrosion and check for binding calipers resulting from prolonged inactivity. The tyres should be checked for flat spots or perishing, as rubber degrades over time regardless of tread depth. The absence of any recorded advisories regarding suspension bushes, coil springs, or structural corrosion is positive. However, the low annual mileage suggests a risk of perished seals or degraded fluids. A manual check of the engine oil and coolant condition is recommended to ensure the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of standing.

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Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk

45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA MOT History: Verified

Public MOT roadworthiness: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
Hidden Legal & Financial Status: PENDING

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Finance
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Salvage
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Exported
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Scrapped
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Destruction
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently in a stable roadworthy condition based on the most recent MOT pass on 28 July 2025. The record shows a consistent pattern of passing tests without any recorded defects or advisories. While the vehicle failed on the same day it passed in both 2024 and 2025, the lack of specific defect data suggests these were likely administrative errors or minor issues resolved instantly on site. The mileage is exceptionally low for a sixteen year old car, averaging roughly 2,903 miles per year. Between the August 2023 test at 40,270 miles and the July 2025 test at 46,442 miles, the car covered only 6,172 miles over two years. This pattern indicates the vehicle has spent significant time stationary or has been used for very short, local journeys. Low usage often leads to specific mechanical degradation not captured in a clean MOT history. A buyer should physically inspect the brake discs for surface corrosion and check for binding calipers resulting from prolonged inactivity. The tyres should be checked for flat spots or perishing, as rubber degrades over time regardless of tread depth. The absence of any recorded advisories regarding suspension bushes, coil springs, or structural corrosion is positive. However, the low annual mileage suggests a risk of perished seals or degraded fluids. A manual check of the engine oil and coolant condition is recommended to ensure the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of standing.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Chevrolet Spark (KM10 ACJ) from 2010 show a total of 5 MOT tests between August 2023 and July 2025.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 60% pass rate, with 3 passes and 2 failures recorded. The pass rate is roughly in line with national averages for vehicles of this age.

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