IsItAGoodCar
Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid
Outstanding Recall

2013 Chevrolet Spark 1.0L Petrol · SM13 AAJ

SM13 AAJ

2013 Chevrolet Spark (1.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Jun 2013. Recorded mileage 100,094 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
CHEVROLET SPARK
Year / Origin
2013 · Edinburgh
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 27 Jul 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
100,094 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 27 Jul 2027
Tax Status
Checking...
Checking DVLA database...
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2013
Engine
995cc
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 profile based on the recent MOT history. The most recent test conducted on 29 July 2025 at 89,065 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. This followed a curious failure just eleven days prior on 18 July 2025 at 88,789 miles which also listed no recorded defects, suggesting either an administrative error or a rapid re-test rather than a mechanical failure. Since then, the record remains clean. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 13-year-old vehicle. With 89,065 miles recorded, the car averages approximately 6,850 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage levels. The data shows a period of steady use between October 2022 and October 2023, where the car covered 4,507 miles, followed by a more active period of 12,940 miles over the two years leading up to July 2025. This regularity suggests the vehicle was not subjected to extreme strain on the drivetrain or suspension components. Given the lack of recorded advisories across the last three tests, a buyer should focus the physical inspection on common wear points for this model that the MOT does not always capture. Check for structural corrosion on the sills and rear wheel arches, as age often affects these areas regardless of mileage. While the mileage is low, verify the condition of the rubber suspension bushes and the integrity of the brake lines to ensure they have not perished from age during the periods of lower use.

SM13 AAJ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
  • 100,094 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 6 defects noted at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

Updating live data
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
50
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
Experian Provenance Check

Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.

Verified Experian Data

Full History Report

Official provenance and safety check for SM13AAJ

Data provided by Experian
Stolen
UNVERIFIED
Unlock to verify
Finance
UNVERIFIED
Unlock to verify
Write-off
UNVERIFIED
Unlock to verify
Salvage
UNVERIFIED
Unlock to verify
Imported
UNVERIFIED
Unlock to verify
Exported
UNVERIFIED
Unlock to verify
Scrapped
UNVERIFIED
Unlock to verify
Destruction
UNVERIFIED
Unlock to verify
V5C Logbook
UNVERIFIED
Unlock to verify
£20,000 Experian Data Guarantee Included

Verify Outstanding Finance & Provenance Before Buying

Free DVLA records only confirm roadworthiness. Protect yourself against active finance repossession, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage fraud with an official Experian check.

✓ One-off payment (no subscription)✓ Instant on screen + PDF emailed✓ Official Experian registry✓ Apple Pay / Google Pay / Cards

Data provided by Experian

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
Recall Notice Outstanding

Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence

Estimate current market value

Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.

Reliability & Known Issues

Known faults for Chevrolet Spark

Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.

SM13 AAJ Mileage History

  1. 29/07/202479,075 mi
  2. 18/07/202588,789 mi+9,714 mi
  3. 29/07/202589,065 mi+276 mi
  4. 21/07/202699,761 mi+10,696 mi
  5. 29/07/2026100,094 mi+333 mi

Average of roughly 10,520 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

SM13 AAJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 10 Sept 2026, 13:05
MOT Analysis

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

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Chevrolet Spark (SM13 AAJ) between July 2024 and July 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 29 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g)”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

CHEVROLET SPARK Model Intelligence & Reliability

Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.

All SPARK problems

Regional DVLA Registration Directory

Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.

SM13 series plates

Recently Checked UK Vehicles

Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.

All trending checks