2010 Chevrolet Spark 1.2L Petrol · HY60 VSO
2010 Chevrolet Spark (1.2L, petrol). First registered 11 Sept 2010. Recorded mileage 102,811 miles. MOT expired on 28 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- CHEVROLET SPARK
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,811 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HY60 VSO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2023
- 102,811 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HY60 VSO MOT History
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 2010 Chevrolet Spark (HY60 VSO) between July 2022 and December 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
HY60 VSO Mileage History
- 05/07/202297,162 mi
- 23/12/2022100,022 mi+2,860 mi
- 29/12/2022100,022 mi
- 05/12/2023102,808 mi+2,786 mi
- 05/12/2023102,811 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 3,981 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Chevrolet Spark
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Common Problems: CHEVROLET SPARK
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Coolant Expansion Tank Cracks(Moderate)
The plastic coolant tank can develop hairline cracks, leading to slow coolant loss and potential overheating.
- CVT Transmission Shudder and Hesitation(Serious)
The CVT automatic transmission develops shuddering during acceleration, particularly between 20-40 mph. The belt can slip and the transmission may eventually fail completely.
- Ignition Coil and Spark Plug Failure(Moderate)
The 1.0L and 1.2L engines are prone to premature ignition coil failure, causing misfires. Heat soak in the tight engine bay accelerates coil degradation.
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- Coolant Expansion Tank CracksModerate
The plastic coolant tank can develop hairline cracks, leading to slow coolant loss and potential overheating.
- CVT Transmission Shudder and HesitationSerious
The CVT automatic transmission develops shuddering during acceleration, particularly between 20-40 mph. The belt can slip and the transmission may eventually fail completely.
- Ignition Coil and Spark Plug FailureModerate
The 1.0L and 1.2L engines are prone to premature ignition coil failure, causing misfires. Heat soak in the tight engine bay accelerates coil degradation.
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