2012 Chevrolet Spark 1.0L Petrol · AA03 BAT

The 2012 Chevrolet Spark presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 4 March 2026 at 77,071 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken five-year sequence of clean MOT results. The recorded mileage shows exceptionally light use for a fourteen-year-old vehicle. From the 23 March 2022 test at 72,477 miles to the 4 March 2026 test at 77,071 miles, the car covered only 4,594 miles across four years, averaging roughly 1,150 miles annually. The DVSA record shows no gaps between tests and no advisories at any point, which indicates the vehicle was presented each year in a condition that satisfied the tester without flagged wear on tyres, brakes, suspension, or corrosion. A buyer should still arrange a physical inspection despite the clean history. Low annual mileage combined with the 2022 to 2026 figures suggests the Spark may have stood unused for extended periods, a pattern that promotes perished rubber components, seized brake calipers, and underbody corrosion not always visible during a static MOT. The absence of advisories means the tester noted no imminent failures, but it does not confirm the condition of coil springs, suspension bushes, or brake discs beyond the test date. Given the sparse but consistent record, verify the service history and check for structural rust on sills and subframes. Confirm the brake calipers are not binding after the car has been idle, and inspect tyres for sidewall cracking from age rather than wear. The MOT data alone supports a sound purchase, provided these standing-related faults are ruled out on viewing.