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DX63 SFV

2013 Chevrolet Spark

Silver Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,486 mi
Last recorded115,486 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Chevrolet Spark47,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX63 SFV
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 115,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 115,485 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 117,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 114,714 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 113,964 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 19 Dec 2023 113,962 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Dec 2022 111,067 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake lever has minimal reserve travel

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 104,111 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 104,100 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 93,638 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 93,627 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn o/s and n/s front strut tops (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2019 76,814 miles

Coolant leak header tank area ()

Fail 6 Sep 2019 76,802 miles

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

Coolant leak header tank area ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 31 Aug 2018 59,943 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 46,449 miles

slight bind n/s rear wheel

Pass 9 Sep 2016 31,624 miles

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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DX63 SFV is a 2013 Chevrolet Spark in Silver with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DX63 SFV, 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 DX63 SFV registered?

DX63 SFV is a 2013 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 17 September 2013.

Is DX63 SFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX63 SFV shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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