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GK13 ZWL

2013 Chevrolet Spark

Pink Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,633 mi
Last recorded135,633 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Chevrolet Spark47,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK13 ZWL
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2013
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 135,633 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2026 135,632 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 130,328 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Should be white (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Should be white (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 118,553 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 107,311 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 97,288 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant header tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective most (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 97,288 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant header tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective most (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 86,357 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer but system still supported (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2021 86,354 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

165 60 15 81 t

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer but system still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad on mot limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also has bad wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also has bad wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 78,103 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 78,103 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases @ flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 70,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 56,814 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 56,814 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 37,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 37,402 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 29,808 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 18,458 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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GK13 ZWL is a 2013 Chevrolet Spark in Pink with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GK13 ZWL, 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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GK13 ZWL is a 2013 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 12 April 2013.

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