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LK13 XBU

2013 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,891 mi
Last recorded64,891 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Chevrolet Spark47,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK13 XBU
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 64,891 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 64,807 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 64,754 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 64,754 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 64,732 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 64,732 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 61,473 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 56,056 miles

Nearside Front mirror shroud broken

Nearside Front windscreen chipped

Offside Front mirror cover missing

Rear wiper blade missing

Fail 24 Jan 2022 56,054 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front mirror shroud broken

Nearside Front windscreen chipped

Nearside Rear tyre close to limits

Offside Front mirror cover missing

Rear wiper blade missing

Pass 15 Jan 2021 49,558 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge and small cuts on outer sidewall

Offside Front mirror backing missing

Offside Front steering track rod end dust cover slightly deteriorated and slight loss of grease

marks on screen

offside and nearside front shockers have some play at top mounts

Fail 9 Jan 2021 49,530 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 44,447 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 37,529 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 37,529 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 33,872 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 33,871 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 31,772 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 30,651 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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LK13 XBU is a 2013 Chevrolet Spark in Black 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 LK13 XBU, 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 LK13 XBU registered?

LK13 XBU is a 2013 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 20 March 2013.

Is LK13 XBU safe to buy?

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