2013 Chevrolet Spark 1.2L Petrol · AE13 VOD

The 2013 Chevrolet Spark presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a fully clean pass on 30 April 2026 at 84,895 miles with zero defects recorded. That result is the most recent MOT entry, sitting just under two months before today's date of 18 June 2026, so the certificate is current and the vehicle has demonstrably met the UK roadworthiness standard very recently. The trajectory over the last three years shows a clear resolution of earlier faults rather than a pattern of neglect. Mileage accumulation sits at roughly 6,530 miles per year, which is typical for a city-focused supermini of this age. The record shows a jump of 3,362 miles between the May 2024 test at 79,184 miles and the April 2025 test at 82,546 miles, followed by a modest 2,349 miles over the subsequent twelve months to April 2026. There are no alarming gaps or sudden spikes that would suggest long-term standing or odometer irregularities. The annual test dates have been consistently maintained around late April each year, indicating regular use and routine scheduling. The 2024 test cycle is the only area warranting closer attention. On 7 May 2024 at 79,184 miles, the vehicle failed with corrosion on all three brake pipes, specifically the offside front, offside rear, and nearside rear, each flagged as corroded and covered in grease or other material under item 1.1.11 (c). The nearside front service brake was also flagged as binding, though not excessively, under item 1.2.1 (f). A rear registration plate lamp was also inoperative. The same vehicle passed later that same day at the identical mileage, suggesting the defects were addressed promptly between the two sittings. No brake-related advisories or failures have appeared since, which is a positive sign, but a buyer should still inspect the underside for any fresh corrosion on brake lines, particularly at unions and along the rear axle where moisture and road salt accumulate. Beyond the brake system, the 2025 failure for both front wiper blades not clearing the windscreen effectively points to a consumable oversight rather than a mechanical concern, and the subsequent clean pass confirms replacement. Given the vehicle's age and the earlier corrosion findings, a prospective buyer should examine the sills, subframes, and suspension mounting points for rust, check the condition of all brake hoses and hard lines, and verify that the handbrake operates without excessive travel. The clean 2026 result is reassuring, but a physical inspection of the underbody remains prudent for a thirteen-year-old vehicle that has spent its life in the UK climate.