2013 Chevrolet Spark 1.0L Petrol · SB13 UGG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a reactive approach to repairs rather than proactive care. The most recent test in July 2025 at 65,486 miles passed with advisories for a defective front exhaust mounting and a perished offside front tyre. While the car passed its latest inspection, the history from 2023 and 2024 shows a pattern of mechanical and suspension faults being only addressed after failing a test, indicating a trend of minimum required maintenance. At 13 years old, the recorded mileage of 65,486 miles is low, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per year. This low usage typically suggests less wear on the engine and drivetrain, yet the data shows significant gaps between tests where mileage barely increased. Between April 2024 and July 2025, the vehicle covered only 1,871 miles. Such low mileage often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components, which is evidenced by the perished tyre and deteriorated ball joint dust covers noted in the records despite the relatively low odometer reading. A buyer must specifically inspect the cooling system, as coolant leaks were a recurring failure point in both 2023 and 2024. The front suspension requires a thorough check because the record flags multiple worn ball joint dust covers, track rod end issues, and shock absorber bushes. While the owners appear to replace these parts after failures, the recurring nature of rubber component failure suggests-relatedrelated. Additionally, the defective exhaust mounting should be verified to ensure it does not cause excessive vibration or structural failure to the exhaust system.