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TM03 GAM

2016 Chevrolet Spark

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,791 mi
Last recorded100,791 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTM03 GAM
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 100,791 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 105,914 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front legs corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe corroded - just before axle flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe corroded - between flexi hose and wheel cylinder connection (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack pinion area (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipe from pump to rack corroded at securing clamp to subframe (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm rearward bush has splits - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades - ends split but clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 94,370 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 94,370 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2024 100,987 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 100,987 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers topped up to test (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam lamp replaced (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 85,504 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 96,224 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened frame/axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner/outer edges and perished outer/inside tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 96,224 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi and rear pipe/box join areas (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended receiver jammed (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened frame/axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner/outer edges and perished outer/inside tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 78,107 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 89,968 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged belt receiver jammed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 67,100 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 74,121 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 54,840 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 61,796 miles

Front flexible exhaust pipe deteriorating

Fail 24 Aug 2020 61,796 miles

Front flexible exhaust pipe deteriorating

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 44,641 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 56,388 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 56,388 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 31,922 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 48,664 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump coroding (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 43,379 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 43,379 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 36,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 29,292 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 29,292 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall/tread edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 21,544 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 21,544 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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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TM03 GAM is a 2016 Chevrolet Spark in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TM03 GAM, 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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TM03 GAM is a 2016 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 15 April 2016.

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