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EJ13 ESU

2013 Chevrolet Spark

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,442 mi
Last recorded71,442 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2013 Chevrolet Spark47,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ13 ESU
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 71,442 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2024 71,442 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 62,214 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Body has damaged

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

accelerator pedal rubber missing

Fail 30 Jun 2023 62,212 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Body has damaged

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

accelerator pedal rubber missing

Pass 20 Jun 2022 49,484 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 34,877 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 34,877 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2020 29,401 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 25,828 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 25,828 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 22,513 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 15,925 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 12,982 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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EJ13 ESU is a 2013 Chevrolet Spark in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EJ13 ESU, 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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EJ13 ESU is a 2013 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 19 June 2013.

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