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Chevrolet Spark

Grey · Petrol · 2013 · 1,206 cc

LM13 FMUMOT history

LM13 FMU is a grey petrol Chevrolet Spark first used on 9 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 20 MOT tests, with 149,755 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

LM13 FMU grey Chevrolet Spark – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Chevrolet Spark, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
149,755 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
11 passed · 9 failed
Per year
11,116 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM13 FMU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Spark
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,206 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
9 May 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM13 FMU was last recorded at 149,755 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 7,739 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,016 miles · 14 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
7,739 miles
Average per year
11,116 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,755 miles
  • 2025 – 142,016 miles
  • 2024 – 131,169 miles
  • 2023 – 110,097 miles
  • 2022 – 82,894 miles
  • 2021 – 75,059 miles
  • 2020 – 71,981 miles
  • 2019 – 63,494 miles
  • 2018 – 48,011 miles
  • 2017 – 41,893 miles
  • 2016 – 34,011 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,755 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both fronts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,755 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    149,755 miles
    Test number
    701356593522
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail149,755 miles (+7,739)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,755 miles
    Test number
    859888381147
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass142,016 miles (+10,847)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    142,016 miles
    Test number
    912328861028
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both fronts (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Pass131,169 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    131,169 miles
    Test number
    790436997084
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both fronts (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail131,164 miles (+21,067)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,164 miles
    Test number
    995443079918
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both fronts (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rears (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass110,097 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    110,097 miles
    Test number
    975679497379
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bushes worn both fronts (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail110,097 miles (+27,203)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,097 miles
    Test number
    603985243068
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bushes worn both fronts (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass82,894 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    82,894 miles
    Test number
    469901859618
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail82,886 miles (+7,827)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,886 miles
    Test number
    186279639296
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass75,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    75,059 miles
    Test number
    509945040123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail75,059 miles (+3,078)1 dangerous6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,059 miles
    Test number
    433648618232
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension strut top mount slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension top mount slight play

  12. Pass71,981 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    71,981 miles
    Test number
    303008259075
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre cracking slightly.play in o/s and n/s front strut top mountings.

  13. Fail71,981 miles (+8,487)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,981 miles
    Test number
    265086092275
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre cracking slightly.play in o/s and n/s front strut top mountings.

  14. Pass63,494 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    63,494 miles
    Test number
    370167275833
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Fail63,494 miles (+15,483)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,494 miles
    Test number
    313681066468
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass48,011 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    48,011 miles
    Test number
    572599267840
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Fail48,011 miles (+6,118)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,011 miles
    Test number
    690248505735
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Pass41,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    41,893 miles
    Test number
    852248869156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail41,893 miles (+7,882)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,893 miles
    Test number
    935528665416
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  20. Pass34,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    34,011 miles
    Test number
    363638565618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM13 FMU

Does LM13 FMU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM13 FMU is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM13 FMU?
The MOT on LM13 FMU is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM13 FMU done?
LM13 FMU was recorded at 149,755 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 11,116 miles a year.
Has LM13 FMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM13 FMU has failed 9 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LM13 FMU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LM13 FMU find?
LM13 FMU passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both side; front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side, and 4 more.

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