2010 Chevrolet Spark 1.0L Petrol · LL10 LNW

The 2010 Chevrolet Spark currently holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 28 February 2026 at 110,296 miles, representing a clean bill of health less than four months prior to today's date. The maintenance trend over the past two years shows a clear improvement. The February 2026 test recorded only minor advisories including a nearside front outer tyre worn close to the legal limit, a non-excessive oil leak, an inoperative offside rear registration plate lamp, and a minor exhaust leak at the front flexi joint. This is a marked contrast to the failed test just ten days earlier on 18 February 2026, where the same exhaust flexi joint had deteriorated to a major leak producing a hole, and both front inner tyres were worn below acceptable limits. The rapid repair between the failure and pass indicates the previous owner addressed the most pressing faults promptly, though the persistent oil leak and recurring tyre wear advisories suggest ongoing attention is needed. The vehicle has covered approximately 6,894 miles per year across its sixteen-year lifespan, which sits squarely within typical annual mileage for a city car of this age. The mileage progression tells a consistent story of regular use without dramatic gaps or sudden accumulation. Between January 2023 at 93,765 miles and February 2024 at 105,855 miles, the car covered roughly 12,090 miles in thirteen months. The subsequent year to February 2025 at 109,346 miles saw only 3,491 miles added, indicating a period of lighter use or possible standing time before picking up slightly to reach 110,296 miles by February 2026. The MOT record itself is sparse, with tests appearing annually rather than showing any extended gaps where the vehicle may have been untaxed or off the road for long periods. A buyer inspecting this vehicle in person should pay particular attention to the front suspension and tyre condition. The February 2026 failure identified slight wear or free play in both front Macpherson strut top bushes or bearings, a finding that did not appear in the subsequent pass but warrants physical inspection given the mileage. The recurring pattern of inner and outer edge tyre wear across multiple tests points to potential tracking misalignment or worn suspension components that have not been permanently resolved. The exhaust flexi joint has been a persistent concern, progressing from a minor leak in February 2026 to a major holed failure just days earlier, so the repair quality should be verified. The oil leak noted across multiple tests since 2024 remains classified as non-excessive but should be traced to its source to rule out deteriorating gaskets or seals. The brake pedal anti-slip provision was flagged as missing in the February 2026 failure, and while presumably rectified for the pass, the pedal rubber should be checked for secure attachment. Finally, the driver's door catch deterioration noted in February 2024 was described as functional but degraded, so smooth operation and secure latching should be confirmed during a test drive.