2013 Chevrolet Spark 1.2L Petrol · LM13 FOH

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy certificate following a pass on 19 January 2026 at 115,217 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive repairs evidenced by a failure just four days prior at 115,039 miles. That failure identified an insecure front exhaust, lighting defects, incorrect headlamp aim, and an obstructed windscreen. While these issues were rectified, the record suggests the owner only addresses faults upon inspection failure rather than performing preventative maintenance. At 115,217 miles over 13 years, the car has averaged approximately 8,863 miles per year, which aligns with typical national averages for a small city car. The mileage progression is consistent, with roughly 3,000 miles driven between the January 2025 and January 2026 tests, and approximately 2,500 miles between early 2024 and early 2025. This regular use generally helps prevent the seal and component degradation associated with long periods of standing. A buyer must closely inspect the structural integrity of the front sub-frame, as the April 2023 test at 107,168 miles flagged corrosion. Although the tester noted structural rigidity was not reduced at that time, corrosion on vehicles of this age often accelerates rapidly. The suspension also requires a physical check, specifically the offside front top bush or bearing noted in 2025 and the oil-misted nearside shock absorber from 2023. You should also verify the exhaust mounting is currently secure to ensure the repair from the January 2026 failure was executed correctly.