2013 Chevrolet Spark 1.2L Petrol · LM13 FRD

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive repairs rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in May 2025 at 71,744 miles passed, it highlighted significant neglect regarding tyre pressures and tread depths. The overall mechanical condition appears inconsistent, as evidenced by multiple MOT failures in both 2023 and 2024, suggesting that components are only addressed once they reach a point of legal failure. At 13 years old, the recorded mileage of 71,744 miles represents a low annual average of approximately 5,500 miles. This low usage profile often correlates with the degradation of rubber-based components due to age rather than mechanical wear-and-tear. Between June 2023 and June 2024, the vehicle covered only 3,628 miles, yet it suffered failures related to suspension ball joint dust covers and binding brakes, typical of age-related deterioration that occurs when a vehicle sits for long periods between uses. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front braking system. The records consistently show that the nearside front brake caliper carrier has been drilled and modified, which is a non-standard alteration that raises concerns about component integrity. Previous reports of overheating on the offside front disc and binding brakes across the axle indicate persistent issues with caliper slider pins or piston seizures. The buyer should check for uneven pad wear and ensure the modified carrier has not suffered from structural stress fractures or heat failure. The suspension also requires scrutiny following the failure for a fractured coil spring in 2023 and perished ball joint dust covers in 2024. Given the 2025 report of under-inflated and worn tyres, the vehicle's history suggests the owner neglected basic maintenance tasks. Inspect the tyres for sidewall cracking and verify that the suspension bushes are not perished, as the low mileage often masks the inevitable hardening of aged rubber parts.