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A17 TFM

2013 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

52,512 mi
Last recorded52,512 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Chevrolet Spark47,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 TFM
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 52,512 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 51,308 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 51,308 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 49,823 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 49,816 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 48,312 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing signs of cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 46,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing signs of cracking/perishing on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 44,831 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 43,199 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 40,102 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 36,692 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 36,692 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 31,334 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 31,334 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 29,324 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 29,324 miles

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

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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A17 TFM is a 2013 Chevrolet Spark in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 A17 TFM, 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 A17 TFM registered?

A17 TFM is a 2013 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 1 May 2013.

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