2014 Chevrolet Trax 1.4L Petrol · EF63 NFK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT in November 2025 at 119,971 miles with no recorded defects. This represents a stable trend in maintenance following a significant mechanical failure in December 2024. While the car currently meets the minimum standard, the history reveals a pattern of recurring wear-related issues in the suspension and engine, suggesting that owners have addressed faults only when they triggered a failure rather than as a preventative measure. At 119,971 miles, this 12-year-old Chevrolet Trax averages approximately 10,000 miles per year, which aligns with typical national averages for a vehicle of this age. The data shows consistent usage, with roughly 5,700 miles driven between the December 2023 and December 2024 tests, and another 5,457 miles covered in the final year. This regular mileage suggests the vehicle has not sat stationary for long periods, which generally helps prevent the degradation of rubber components and internal seals. A buyer should conduct a close inspection of the front suspension and engine bay. The record shows persistent issues with Macpherson strut pins and bushes from 2023 through 2024, alongside a fractured offside rear coil spring that required replacement to pass the test. A persistent oil leak has been noted since at least 2022; while the tester deemed it not excessive, its continued presence indicates an aging seal that should be monitored for increasing flow rates. Additionally, the offside front seat belt webbing, flagged as damaged in 2023 and 2024, should be verified to ensure the repair was effective and structurally sound. Final attention must be paid to the alignment and exhaust system. The 2022 test flagged significant inner-edge wear on both rear tyres, which typically indicates incorrect camber geometry or worn trailing arm-bushings. If the alignment was not properly corrected, new tyres will suffer rapid premature wear. The minor exhaust leak noted in 2023 should also be checked to ensure the flex pipe or manifold has not developed further corrosion or cracking since the subsequent pass.