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DS13 FEJ

2013 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

80,443 mi
Last recorded80,443 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Chevrolet Spark47,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS13 FEJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 80,443 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 76,848 miles

Nearside Rear Damage to body and bumper.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nick in sidewall.

Fail 4 Feb 2025 76,842 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a nick in the sidewall.

Nearside Rear Damage to body and bumper.

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear badly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 67,822 miles

nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes are corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2024 67,816 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes are corroded

offside front brake disc is corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2023 58,367 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 58,362 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 46,474 miles

offside front tyre sidewall is damaged

Fail 28 Jan 2022 46,472 miles

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

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

offside front tyre sidewall is damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2021 41,988 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 39,200 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 34,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 29,269 miles

Nearside Front Upper shocker bush slight play.

Offside Front Upper shocker bush slight play.

Offside Rear tyre cracking.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 May 2017 23,622 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 11 May 2017 23,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2016 17,979 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 17,978 miles

Rear Inner Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Center seatbelt stalk will not allow buckle to be removed (5.2.5a)

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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DS13 FEJ is a 2013 Chevrolet Spark in Black 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 DS13 FEJ, 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 DS13 FEJ registered?

DS13 FEJ is a 2013 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 23 May 2013.

Is DS13 FEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS13 FEJ 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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