2010 Chevrolet Spark 1.0L Petrol · LL10 LRZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a clean pass on December 5 2025 at 76,665 miles. However, the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive repairs rather than proactive up-keeping. While the car passed its most recent test without defects, the immediate failures in the preceding years indicate that mechanical issues are being addressed just before the inspection deadline. The trend suggests that the owner only corrects faults once they result in an MOT failure, which can mask mask underlying wear between annual tests. At 16 years old, the recorded 76,665 miles represent a low annual usage profile, averaging approximately 4,800 miles per year. The mileage progression is consistent, with only about 1,100 miles covered between the December 2024 and December 2025 tests. This low mileage often implies less wear on the engine and drivetrain, but it frequently leads to the degradation of rubber-based components and seals due to age and occasional use, which appears to align with the specific failures noted in the record. A buyer must pay close attention to the offside front braking system, which was flagged for being excessively binding in both December 2024 and December 2025. Despite the subsequent pass, the recurring nature of this fault suggests a sticking caliper piston or seized slide pins that requires a thorough inspection. The failure of the nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover in late 2025 also indicates the beginning of suspension component fatigue. A physical check for play in ball joints and perished boots is essential to prevent future failures. The exhaust system also warrants scrutiny following the major leak and insecure flexi pipe reported during the December 2025 failure. While this was repaired to achieve the pass, flexi-pipes are prone to corrosion and internal mesh failure on older low-mile vehicles. Given the age of the car, the inspector should also verify the structural integrity of the sills and suspension mounting points to ensure that the low mileage has not resulted in undetected oxidative corrosion.