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SA13 LZV

2013 Chevrolet Spark

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

47,408 mi
Last recorded47,408 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Chevrolet Spark47,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA13 LZV
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 47,408 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 38,880 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2025 38,880 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 32,771 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 32,771 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 32,674 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 30,589 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 30,589 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 27,733 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 27,731 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 25,624 miles

Central Front exhaust hanger snapped

Nearside Front wiper worn

Pass 5 Jun 2019 22,957 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 15,686 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 15,686 miles

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 14,140 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 12,735 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 10,667 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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SA13 LZV is a 2013 Chevrolet Spark in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SA13 LZV, 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 SA13 LZV registered?

SA13 LZV is a 2013 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 21 March 2013.

Is SA13 LZV safe to buy?

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