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K40 COV

2016 Chevrolet Spark

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

79,466 mi
Last recorded79,466 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 COV
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 79,466 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2026 79,453 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 161,524 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 155,256 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside front fog light inoperative

Fail 8 Jul 2024 155,256 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside front fog light inoperative

Pass 24 May 2024 74,803 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 149,198 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear light has water ingress

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat belt slightly freyed

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbonr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 149,196 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear light has water ingress

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat belt slightly freyed

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbonr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 65,104 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 144,342 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 53,709 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 140,797 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 46,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front drl not working

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Apr 2020 131,183 miles

1/ unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers

Fail 25 Mar 2020 130,667 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

1/ unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers

Pass 29 Jul 2019 34,170 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 110,045 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges, middle tread 4-5mm, (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges, middle tread 4-5mm, (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges, middle tread 4-5mm, 165/60 r15 77h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge middle tread 4-5mm, (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak back of gearbox /engine possible drive-shaft oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 88,443 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 74,057 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of prescribed area

Pass 15 Feb 2016 55,546 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Plastic sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection.

Pass 13 Mar 2015 42,075 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

different size tyres on front and rear axles

Pass 4 Feb 2014 31,374 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 25,155 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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K40 COV is a 2016 Chevrolet Spark in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 K40 COV, 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 10 years old, this Chevrolet Spark is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K40 COV is a 2016 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 30 July 2016.

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