2010 Chevrolet Spark 1.0L Petrol · LL10 LPX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding mechanical and suspension components. While the most recent test on June 4 2025 at 83,198 miles resulted in a pass, it followed an immediate failure for multiple defects. The presence of a severely deteriorated nearside front inner drive shaft boot, play in the anti-roll bar ball joint, and worn offside rear axle swivel bushes suggests that rubber components and joints are reaching the end of their functional life despite the short interval between tests. At 16 years old, the recorded 83,198 miles represent a low annual average of approximately 5,200 miles. The data shows consistent but infrequent usage, with only 3,488 miles driven between June 2024 and June 2025. However, the low mileage often correlates with age degradation of rubber parts rather than mechanical wear, which is evidenced by the perishing suspension arm bushes and cracking tyres noted in June 2024 at 79,710 miles. The vehicle appears to suffer from sitting time more than from high mileage. A buyer must physically inspect the front suspension thoroughly, focusing on the nearside inner drive shaft and the anti-roll bar linkage to ensure no catastrophic failure is imminent. The recurring exhaust gas leak noted at the rear joint in June 2025 requires attention, as corrosion at the flange joints often progresses to structural exhaust failure. Given the history of perishing bushes and tyres, the buyer should also check for signs of fluid leaks or uneven wear that would indicate neglected underbody maintenance.