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CK13 GVW

2013 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

75,088 mi
Last recorded75,088 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Chevrolet Spark47,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK13 GVW
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 75,088 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 66,966 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 66,964 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure front exhaust bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top strut mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 59,146 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 59,145 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp incorrect bulb (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 55,999 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 55,974 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 53,432 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 53,415 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant level low

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 51,186 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 48,153 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 31 Oct 2019 48,152 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged kinked (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Fail 17 Oct 2019 48,743 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 42,292 miles

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

coolant level low

n/s front tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

o/s front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

o/s rear tyre 2m and perishing

signs of coolant leak around radiator

slight play to o/s front link end

Fail 3 Oct 2018 42,291 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

coolant level low

n/s front tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

o/s front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

o/s rear tyre 2m and perishing

signs of coolant leak around radiator

slight play to o/s front link end

Pass 1 Jun 2017 36,601 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 33,548 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 33,548 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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CK13 GVW is a 2013 Chevrolet Spark in Black with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 CK13 GVW, 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 CK13 GVW registered?

CK13 GVW is a 2013 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 17 May 2013.

Is CK13 GVW safe to buy?

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