2011 Chevrolet Spark 1.2L Petrol · LL11 CFN

The most recent MOT test conducted in November 2025 resulted in a pass with no recorded defects. When evaluating the overall maintenance trend, the vehicle shows a pattern of recovery following a period of instability in late 2024. During that period, the vehicle failed on several major items, including a fault with the supplementary restraint system warning lamp, a failed position lamp, and a split nearside front inner drive shaft constant velocity boot. The fact that the vehicle achieved a clean pass in the subsequent 2025 test suggests that these significant mechanical and safety issues were addressed, indicating a recent improvement in the vehicle's maintenance standard. With a recorded mileage of 122,919 miles over approximately 15 years, the vehicle has averaged roughly 8,195 miles per year. This level of usage is considered typical for a vehicle of this age and type, suggesting it has been used for regular commuting rather than being subjected to extreme high-mileage motorway driving or being left to sit idle for extended periods. This consistent usage profile is generally preferable as it reduces the risk of component seizure from standing, though it does mean that wear-related components such as suspension bushes, exhaust systems, and braking components will likely be approaching the end of their service life. During your inspection and test drive, you must pay close attention to the areas highlighted by the previous failures. First, verify that the SRS warning lamp behaves correctly; it should illuminate when the ignition is turned on and extinguish once the engine starts. A persistent light indicates a fault in the airbag system that must be rectified. Second, although the split CV boot was recorded as a failure in 2024, you should inspect the nearside front drive shaft area for any signs of grease leakage or rubber degradation. Listen carefully for any rhythmic clicking or popping noises when turning the steering wheel under load, as this is a primary symptom of a failing CV joint. Additionally, the advisories regarding worn front tyres on both the nearside and offside suggest a potential history of uneven tyre wear. Check the current tread depth and inspect the tyre profiles for irregular wear patterns, such as excessive shoulder wear, which would indicate a requirement for a professional wheel alignment. Given the vehicle's age, also examine the brake discs for heavy corrosion or scoring and check for any brake shudder during deceleration, which could point to warped discs or binding calipers. Finally, ensure that all time-sensitive maintenance, such as brake fluid changes and coolant refreshes, has been documented in the service history to prevent degradation caused by age rather than mileage.