2013 Chevrolet Spark 1.0L Petrol · LM13 FOF

The vehicle presents a concerning maintenance profile characterized by a reactive repair strategy rather than proactive upkeep. While it passed its most recent MOT in April 2024 at 107,146 miles, this followed a significant failure just one mile prior. The trend remains unstable, as the car consistently fails with multiple safety-critical defects across the braking and suspension systems. The most recent test is now over two years old, meaning the vehicle is currently overdue for an annual inspection and its current roadworthiness status is unverified. At 107,146 miles over thirteen years, the Chevrolet Spark has averaged approximately 8,200 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a small city car. However, the data shows a sharp increase in activity between September 2022 and April 2024, where the vehicle covered over 25,000 miles in under 19 months. This period of rapid accumulation coincides with a decline in mechanical health, specifically regarding fractured coil springs and deteriorating brake components, suggesting the vehicle has been under high stress without sufficient intervention between test intervals. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and suspension geometry. The record shows a history of binding calipers, thin pads, and corroded brake pipes, alongside a previously failing master cylinder and a leaking rear hydraulic cylinder. The suspension is another known point of weakness, with repeated failures involving fractured coil springs and worn anti-roll bar linkages and dampers. Particular attention should be paid to the exhaust system, which suffered a major leak in 2024, and the front wheel bearings, which were flagged as noisy during the last pass.