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CE13 TMV

2013 Chevrolet Spark

Red Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

72,010 mi
Last recorded72,010 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Chevrolet Spark47,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE13 TMV
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 72,010 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 70,186 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 70,186 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 68,055 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper suspension mounting has play- both sides

Front exhaust flexible section breaking- outer is loose

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 64,724 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section is breaking apart (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper macpherson strut mountings have play- both sides

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Mar 2022 61,156 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/15tr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/15tr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust front flexisy pipe mesh loose

Fail 16 Mar 2022 61,156 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/15tr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/15tr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust front flexisy pipe mesh loose

Pass 30 Mar 2021 56,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 56,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 53,338 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 45,026 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 45,026 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 35,054 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 35,054 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 25,990 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 18,913 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 18,913 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Spark?

Based on 273,626 MOT tests across 19,123 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
4,320
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
19,123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,137
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,118
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CE13 TMV is a 2013 Chevrolet Spark in Red with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2013 Chevrolet Spark models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 47,576 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Spark fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE13 TMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Spark typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 13 years old, this Chevrolet Spark is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CE13 TMV registered?

CE13 TMV is a 2013 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is CE13 TMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE13 TMV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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