2013 Chevrolet Spark 1.2L Petrol · LL13 TKX

The vehicle was presented for its most recent MOT on 26 August 2025 and achieved a first-time pass with no advisories or defects recorded by the DVSA tester, which is the most favourable possible outcome. Looking back across the four consecutive annual test entries available from 2022 through 2025, the Chevrolet Spark has returned a clean pass on every occasion, with no recorded advisories or failure items at any point. This unbroken run of defect-free tests is an encouraging indicator of consistent maintenance and suggests that the vehicle has not been allowed to deteriorate into the advisory threshold for worn suspension, braking components, corrosion, or lighting concerns. While a clean MOT history is reassuring, it is important to recognise that the MOT is a roadworthiness safety screen rather than a comprehensive mechanical health check, and a buyer should still satisfy themselves on the condition of consumables and age-related degradation that may not yet have reached advisory level. The recorded mileage of 95,752 miles across approximately thirteen years of service equates to an average annual usage of around 7,366 miles, which is broadly typical for a vehicle of this age and segment. There are no significant gaps in the MOT testing chronology to suggest the car has been laid up for prolonged periods, nor is there evidence of unusually rapid mileage accumulation between tests that might indicate motorway commuting or high-intensity use. The steady progression implied by the annual test entries suggests the vehicle has been in regular, moderate use, which from a mechanical standpoint is generally beneficial for components such as the 12-volt battery, brake discs and callipers, tyre sidewalls, and exhaust system, all of which can deteriorate through prolonged standing. That said, 95,752 miles is a moderate-to-high overall mileage figure for a small petrol hatchback, and attention should be given to wear-prone items such as the clutch, timing chain or belt depending on engine specification, and general engine internals. Given the clean MOT record and the moderate usage profile, practical buyer inspection should focus on age and calendar-related deterioration rather than component failure history. The tyres should be examined closely for sidewall perishing or cracking, which is common on vehicles of this age regardless of tread depth, and the spare wheel or inflation kit should be checked for condition. The brake discs, particularly on a car that may have had periods of lighter urban use, can suffer from surface corrosion or binding calipers, leading to uneven pad wear, so a test drive should include several firm stops from moderate speed to check for brake shudder, pull to one side, or any grinding noises. The underside should be inspected for corrosion on suspension arms, subframes, and brake and fuel lines, as thirteen-year-old vehicles are entering the bracket where structural corrosion advisories can begin to appear on MOT inspections. Further inspection points should include verification of the service book history to confirm that oil and filter changes, along with spark plug, coolant, and brake fluid renewals, have been carried out at the manufacturer-recommended intervals, as time-based fluid degradation is a common oversight on low-to-moderate mileage vehicles. The 12-volt battery should be load tested, as batteries in this age bracket frequently lose capacity, especially if the vehicle has been used predominantly for short urban trips. On the road, listen for any suspension clonks or knocks over speed humps and uneven surfaces, which would indicate worn bushes, drop links, or top mounts. Finally, check for any signs of fluid leaks from the engine, gearbox, or power steering, verify the exhaust for blowing or rattles indicative of a perished mounting or corroded silencer, and ensure all interior electrical functions, climate control, and central locking operate correctly, as electrical gremlins are a known weak point on vehicles approaching the end of their first decade of service.