2010 Chevrolet Spark 1.2L Petrol · LL10 LRX

The 2010 Chevrolet Spark remains roadworthy following its most recent MOT on 8 April 2026 at 125,489 miles, where it passed with only a minor advisory for slight play in the Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint. The maintenance trend over the past four years is broadly stable. Suspension wear items have been flagged repeatedly but consistently at advisory level, with no failures recorded across any of the five tests listed. The car has not developed any new failure-point defects, and the minor faults raised have remained at the lower end of severity. The mileage progression tells a consistent story. From 87,113 miles in March 2022 to 125,489 miles in April 2026, the vehicle covered 38,376 miles across four years, averaging around 9,594 miles annually. That sits slightly above the 7,843 miles per year implied by the car's age, pointing to regular rather than light use. There are no suspicious gaps between tests. Each MOT falls within the expected annual window, and the odometer readings climb steadily without sudden jumps or plateaus that might suggest long periods of inactivity or clocking concerns. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and steering components. The Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has shown slight play in both the March 2023 test at 95,957 miles and again in the April 2026 test at 125,489 miles, suggesting this joint is wearing gradually and may need replacement sooner rather than later. Front suspension arm bushes and Macpherson strut top mounts have also drawn advisories across multiple years, indicating general wear in the front-end bushings that is typical for the mileage but worth checking for deterioration. The exhaust flexi section was flagged as leaking in April 2025 at 114,563 miles, so a buyer should verify whether that component has been replaced since or whether it still presents a minor emissions leak. Track rod end dust covers were noted as perished in March 2024, which, if left unattended, can allow dirt ingress and accelerate joint wear. A thorough check of the underside for corrosion is also sensible, given the vehicle's age, even though no structural corrosion has appeared on the record.