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AU13 UYK

2013 Chevrolet Spark

Silver Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,152 mi
Last recorded123,152 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Chevrolet Spark47,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 UYK
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 123,152 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 123,152 miles

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

Central Front Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test removed air fresh (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 120,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear wing/bumper damaged

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

bonnet stay clip broken

high handbrake travel

Pass 15 Jun 2024 108,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush, splitting started (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pads wearing low

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

Nearside Rear bumper/ wing damaged

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting started (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

bonnet stay clip missing

Pass 3 Jul 2023 98,966 miles

Bonnet stay clip broken

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

Nearside Rear Wing/bumper damaged

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

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

Wipers bit juddery

Pass 22 Jul 2022 91,655 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 91,655 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 82,198 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 70,332 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective front pipe mounting corroding away, close to breaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slightly damaged (cut), tread 3-4mm, 165/60 R15 77h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear bumper /wing damage

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking, tread 3-4mm, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 70,332 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective front pipe mounting corroding away, close to breaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slightly damaged (cut), tread 3-4mm, 165/60 R15 77h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear bumper /wing damage

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking, tread 3-4mm, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 61,164 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 59,346 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play mounting has slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 59,346 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play mounting has slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 49,958 miles

object more than 40mm in drivers view area of windscreen (removed)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 40,575 miles

front brake pads worn thin

Fail 7 Mar 2017 40,575 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sat nav holder + stickers (8.3.1e)

front brake pads worn thin

Pass 25 Feb 2016 31,274 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 31,274 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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AU13 UYK is a 2013 Chevrolet Spark in Silver 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 AU13 UYK, 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 AU13 UYK registered?

AU13 UYK is a 2013 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 21 March 2013.

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