2013 Chevrolet Spark 1.2L Petrol · SA13 OBK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding braking and structural integrity. While it passed its most recent test in April 2026 at 75,778 miles, this followed a significant failure in March of the same year. That failure highlighted critical safety issues, including service brake efficiency dropping below 50 percent and excessive corrosion on the rear brake pipes alongside a structurally compromised nearside tyre. The recurring presence of corroded brake pipes across multiple years suggests that the owner is reacting to failures rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. At 75,778 miles over 13 years, the car averages a low annual mileage of approximately 5,800 miles. However, the data shows a relatively recent spike in usage between July 2023 (64,894 miles) and August 2024 (67,650 miles), where the vehicle covered nearly 3,000 miles in just thirteen months. This burst of use coincides with a series of failures involving tyres and suspension components, indicating that the vehicle undergoes significant stress after periods of inactivity. A buyer must physically inspect the corrosion levels on the front and rear sub-frames, as the 2024 records already flagged these areas for rusting. Although structural rigidity was not yet compromised then, rust is a progressive condition on a vehicle of this age. The braking system requires close scrutiny, specifically the flexible hoses and pipes, which have been a persistent point of failure since at least 2024. Given the previous failure of a worn ball joint in 2024, a full suspension sweep is necessary to ensure no other linkage play or steering faults have developed.