2012 Chevrolet Spark 1.0L Petrol · NG12 FJC

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a persistent pattern of deferred attention to aging components. While the most recent test in July 2025 at 56,139 miles identified worn bushes on both nearside and offside front suspension arms, the car passed. This follows a period of recurring advisories related to the braking system and suspension, suggesting that the owner typically addresses faults only when they reach an advisory or failure threshold rather than following a preventative schedule. At 14 years old, the recorded mileage of 56,139 miles is significantly low, averaging approximately 4,000 miles per year. This low usage is consistent across the timeline, with only 3,512 miles covered between July 2023 and July 2025. However, such low mileage often correlates with age-related degradation of rubber components rather than mechanical wear. The record confirms this through perishing tyres noted in 2023 and the persistent corrosion of hardware despite the limited distance traveled. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and front suspension. The tester flagged corroded brake pipes in multiple tests from the 2022 failure through 2024, indicating that the metal lines are susceptible to environmental corrosion or lack adequate protection. The noisy nearside front wheel bearing reported in 2024 should be checked for play to ensure it has not progressed. Furthermore, the worn suspension arm bushes identified in 2025 require a close look to ensure they do not yet lead to steering instability or uneven tyre wear.