Archived DVLA Record

2013 Chevrolet Spark 0.9L Petrol · SA63 SWO

SA63 SWO

2013 Chevrolet Spark (0.9L, petrol). First registered 26/09/2013. Recorded mileage 68,640 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
CHEVROLET SPARK
Year / Origin
2013 · Glasgow
MOT Status
Valid until 13/01/2024
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
68,640 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 0.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Archived Record

Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 13/01/2024
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2013
Engine
905cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status based on the available testing history. The most recent MOT conducted on January 14, 2023 at 68,640 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, following a failure the previous day. This suggests that while minor issues occasionally require rectification to meet testing standards, the owner addresses them immediately. The car has maintained a clean mechanical and structural record across the last recorded tests. The mileage pattern is consistently low for a thirteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,280 miles per year. Between September 2020 at 51,405 miles and September 2021 at 58,688 miles, the car covered 7,283 miles in a year, followed by only 9,952 miles covered between the September 2021 and January 2023 tests. This low annual usage typically reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components but increases the risk of age-related rubber degradation and brake corrosion if the vehicle sits for long periods without use. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components susceptible to low-mileage stagnation. While the record shows no recurring structural rust or mechanical failures, the age of the vehicle necessitates a close look at perished suspension bushes, split hoses, and tyre sidewalls Given the gap between the last recorded test in 2023 and the current date in 2026, it is vital to verify if a new MOT has been performed recently. Inspect the brake discs for pitting and the calipers for seizing, as low use often leads to surface corrosion and binding pistons.

SA63 SWO Key Findings

  • 12 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2023
  • 68,640 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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Known faults for Chevrolet Spark

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SA63 SWO Mileage History

  1. 03/09/201620,341 mi
  2. 22/09/201728,860 mi+8,519 mi
  3. 22/09/201728,860 mi
  4. 20/09/201836,957 mi+8,097 mi
  5. 20/09/201836,960 mi+3 mi
  6. 18/09/201944,285 mi+7,325 mi
  7. 14/09/202051,404 mi+7,119 mi
  8. 14/09/202051,405 mi+1 mi
  9. 16/09/202158,688 mi+7,283 mi
  10. 16/09/202158,688 mi
  11. 13/01/202368,640 mi+9,952 mi
  12. 14/01/202368,640 mi

Average of roughly 7,591 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.

SA63 SWO MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Chevrolet Spark (SA63 SWO) between September 2021 and January 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 14 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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