2013 Chevrolet Spark 1.0L Petrol · SB13 UGC

The 2013 Chevrolet Spark currently holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 16 April 2026 at 42,661 miles, following an earlier failure on the same day for a non-functioning nearside front position lamp and an incorrect offside headlamp aim. Both defects were rectified before the pass was issued, and the tester noted that items had been removed from the driver's view prior to the test. The overall maintenance trend is broadly stable, with no recurring mechanical failures, though the pattern of minor advisories suggests a vehicle that has been kept running without significant investment in preventative renewal. The mileage progression tells a clear story of very light use. Between the May 2023 test at 21,181 miles and the April 2025 test at 32,101 miles, the car covered roughly 11,000 miles in nearly two years. From April 2025 to April 2026, it added only around 10,600 miles. At approximately 3,282 miles per year over its thirteen-year life, this is well below the UK average. The record shows no anomalous gaps or sudden jumps, and the annual test dates have been consistent, indicating regular use rather than long-term storage. The most persistent theme in the MOT history is wear to front suspension arm pins and bushes. Both nearside and offside were flagged as worn but not resulting in excessive movement in May 2023 at 21,181 miles and again in May 2024 at 29,097 miles. This is a typical wear item on a small city car and does not indicate neglect, but a buyer should have the front end inspected for play, knocking, or uneven tyre wear. The nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint also showed slight play in April 2025, which may be an early sign that these components are beginning to deteriorate further. Tyre condition has been a recurring advisory, with multiple instances of tyres worn close to the legal limit or worn on edge, particularly on the nearside front and rear axles. This points to either alignment issues or simply a car that has spent most of its life on short urban trips where tyre wear is uneven. A buyer should check the current tyre tread depths and look for any signs of uneven wear patterns. The repeated registration plate lamp advisories and the defective wiper blade are minor consumable items and not indicative of deeper mechanical concern. No corrosion, exhaust emissions, or braking system defects have appeared in the record, which is a positive sign for a vehicle of this age.