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2013 Chevrolet Spark 1.0L Petrol · BG63 VLL

BG63 VLL

2013 Chevrolet Spark (1.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Nov 2013. Recorded mileage 92,528 miles. MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026.

Make & Model
CHEVROLET SPARK
Year / Origin
2013 · Birmingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 23 Nov 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
92,528 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
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Valid until 23 Nov 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2013
Engine
995cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status following its most recent MOT pass on 24 November 2025 at 92,528 miles. While the history shows a pattern of immediate failures followed by successful passes, the lack of recorded defects in the most recent tests suggests the car currently meets the minimum safety standards. The absence of recurring mechanical advisories indicates that any previous issues were addressed promptly by the owner, rather than developing into a trend of mechanical degradation or structural corrosion. The mileage progression is consistent with typical usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 7,118 miles per year. Between the October 2023 test at 84,709 miles and the November 2024 test at 90,272 miles, the car covered 5,563 miles, showing steady operation. The recent interval of only 60 miles between the November 2025 failure and the subsequent November 2025 pass suggests a minor adjustment or a consumable item replacement that was rectified immediately, as the proximity of these tests indicates a proactive approach to resolving the failure. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the components most likely to cause the intermittent failures seen in the record. Since the history does not list specific reasons for failure, a thorough check of the suspension bushes and coil springs is necessary to ensure no hidden play is developing. Given the vehicle's age and mileage, inspecting the chassis for structural integrity and surface rust around the sills and brake lines is also vital, as these are the common points of failure for older city cars that do not always appear as advisories until they become critical.
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BG63 VLL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2025
  • 92,528 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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BG63 VLL MOT History

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MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Chevrolet Spark (BG63 VLL) between October 2023 and November 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 24 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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ADVISORY

BG63 VLL Mileage History

  1. 30/10/202384,709 mi
  2. 06/11/202490,270 mi+5,561 mi
  3. 06/11/202490,272 mi+2 mi
  4. 17/11/202592,468 mi+2,196 mi
  5. 24/11/202592,528 mi+60 mi

Average of roughly 3,777 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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