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LR13 HLC

2013 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

59,941 mi
Last recorded59,941 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Chevrolet Spark47,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR13 HLC
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 59,941 miles

Coolant leak expansion bottle ()

Fail 4 Aug 2025 59,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak expansion bottle ()

Pass 13 Aug 2024 58,808 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 58,807 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 56,555 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 54,813 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 53,125 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 51,344 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 51,321 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel brake pedal going to the floor (1.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 48,559 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 31 Aug 2018 45,432 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 45,432 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 42,150 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 42,150 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 39,016 miles

Nearside Front top mount noisy when rotated

Offside Rear brake binding

child seat fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2015 34,826 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 34,826 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nail in tyre repairable (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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LR13 HLC is a 2013 Chevrolet Spark in Black with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LR13 HLC, 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 LR13 HLC registered?

LR13 HLC is a 2013 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 3 April 2013.

Is LR13 HLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR13 HLC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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