2010 Chevrolet Spark 1.2L Petrol · LL10 LNH

The 2010 Chevrolet Spark presents a clean and stable maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT on 13 November 2024 at 89,365 miles passing with zero defects. The preceding tests in November 2023 and November 2022 also passed without advisories or failures, indicating consistent basic upkeep. The only anomaly is a failed test on 14 November 2022 at 78,173 miles, but the record shows no defects noted for that failure, suggesting a possible administrative or procedural issue rather than a mechanical fault, as the car passed cleanly the following day. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 16-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 5,585 miles per year. Between the November 2021 test at 71,735 miles and the November 2022 test at 78,173 miles, the car covered approximately 6,438 miles in twelve months. From November 2022 to November 2023, it added 6,759 miles, and from November 2023 to November 2024, it recorded just 6,431 miles. The accumulation is steady and unremarkable, with no sudden spikes or prolonged gaps suggesting long-term storage. The current recorded mileage of 89,365 miles is identical to the November 2024 test figure, meaning the car has effectively stood still for nearly seven months as of today's date in June 2026. A prolonged stationary period of this length warrants careful inspection of components that deteriorate from disuse rather than wear. The tyres should be checked for flat-spotting and perished sidewalls, particularly if the vehicle has been parked on the same patch of ground. Brake discs and calipers are prone to surface corrosion and binding after extended inactivity, so a road test should confirm the handbrake releases fully and the pedal feels firm without pulling. The exhaust system, rubber hoses, and suspension bushes should be examined for deterioration, as rubber compounds degrade with age regardless of mileage. The absence of any recorded structural corrosion or suspension defects across five consecutive MOT entries is encouraging for a city car of this age and origin. A prospective buyer should still inspect the underside for fresh surface rust, check that all suspension mounts and coil springs are intact, and verify that the engine starts cleanly from cold after its extended rest. The fuel system may also benefit from a fresh tank of fuel if the petrol has been sitting since late 2024. Overall, the record suggests a well-maintained, lightly used vehicle, but the long stationary period introduces age-related risks that a clean MOT history alone cannot fully address.