2010 Chevrolet Spark 1.2L Petrol · LL10 LPC

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, though the MOT history reveals a pattern of immediate failures followed by successful passes. The most recent test on August 2024 at 111,555 miles passed with no recorded defects, following a failure just six days prior at 111,463 miles. This recurring cycle seen in 2023, where the car failed one mile before a pass, suggests that the previous owner only addressed necessary repairs when legally compelled or that minor issues were being rectified immediately before the re-test. At 111,555 miles over 16 years, the Chevrolet Spark averaged approximately 7,000 miles per year, which aligns with typical low-intensity usage for its age. The mileage accumulation shows consistent intervals, with roughly 8,000 miles driven between the 2022 and 2023 tests, and another 8,000 miles between the 2023 and 2024 tests. This regularity indicates the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of standing, which often leads to accelerated degradation of rubber components and brake corrosion despite low mileage. Despite the lack of long-term mechanical advisories in the record, a buyer must conduct a physical inspection of the structural integrity and suspension components. Given the age of the vehicle, checking for corrosion on the sills and wheel arches is critical as the MOT only identifies significant structural rust. The buyer should also inspect for worn suspension bushes and perished brake lines, as the intermittent failures in the history suggest a reactive rather than proactive maintenance approach. Since the last MOT was conducted nearly two years ago relative to June 2026, the vehicle is currently overdue and requires an immediate fresh test to verify its current mechanical state.