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GU13 PFV

2013 Chevrolet Spark

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,068 mi
Last recorded78,068 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Chevrolet Spark47,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU13 PFV
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 78,068 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 78,066 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 74,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (155/80/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2024 74,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (155/80/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 64,382 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main brake pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 54,132 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 54,132 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 44,804 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 44,804 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 36,186 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 36,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 34,090 miles

Offside Front suspension strut has slight play / wear in the upper mounting

Pass 16 May 2018 31,721 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on the shoulder areas

Pass 18 May 2017 28,297 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 22,214 miles

n/s/f tyre worn smooth on outer edge, close to limit

o/s/f, n/s/r tyres wearing low on outer edges

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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GU13 PFV is a 2013 Chevrolet Spark in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GU13 PFV, 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 GU13 PFV registered?

GU13 PFV is a 2013 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 24 May 2013.

Is GU13 PFV safe to buy?

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