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Chevrolet Spark

Black · Petrol · 2013 · 1,206 cc

LR13 GVEMOT history

LR13 GVE is a black petrol Chevrolet Spark first used on 2 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 90,466 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

LR13 GVE black Chevrolet Spark – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Chevrolet Spark, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
90,466 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,762 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR13 GVE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Spark
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,206 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
2 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR13 GVE was last recorded at 90,466 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,461 miles · 24 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
5,762 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,466 miles
  • 2025 – 84,139 miles
  • 2024 – 78,013 miles
  • 2023 – 74,922 miles
  • 2022 – 71,077 miles
  • 2021 – 64,729 miles
  • 2020 – 60,747 miles
  • 2019 – 50,396 miles
  • 2018 – 41,990 miles
  • 2017 – 34,797 miles
  • 2016 – 31,308 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,466 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySuspension + Underbody CorrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 22 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,466 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    90,466 miles
    Test number
    898376857959
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension + Underbody Corroded
  2. Fail90,461 miles (+6,322)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,461 miles
    Test number
    476666326574
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension + Underbody Corroded
  3. Pass84,139 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    84,139 miles
    Test number
    494017731280
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension + Underbody generally corroded
  4. Fail84,131 miles (+6,118)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,131 miles
    Test number
    679655046501
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension + Underbody generally corroded
  5. Pass78,013 miles (+3,091)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    78,013 miles
    Test number
    230557069726
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass74,922 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    74,922 miles
    Test number
    679831644356
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear mains (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted obscuring some components
  7. Fail74,920 miles (+3,843)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,920 miles
    Test number
    309421214563
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear mains (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted obscuring some components
  8. Pass71,077 miles (+6,348)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    71,077 miles
    Test number
    244385569417
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake has been hot
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust joint corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine oil sump corroded
  9. Pass64,729 miles (+3,982)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    64,729 miles
    Test number
    199595883502
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror cover missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear shock-absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine oil sump corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  10. Pass60,747 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    60,747 miles
    Test number
    268762481433
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded at mountings
  11. Fail60,747 miles (+10,351)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,747 miles
    Test number
    381944657320
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded at mountings
  12. Pass50,396 miles (+8,406)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    50,396 miles
    Test number
    494298979539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    41,990 miles
    Test number
    853501155881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail41,990 miles (+7,193)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,990 miles
    Test number
    607733094393
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  15. Pass34,797 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    34,797 miles
    Test number
    117278970215
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear wiper rubber missing
  16. Fail34,797 miles (+3,489)6 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,797 miles
    Test number
    352039690957
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear wiper rubber missing
  17. Pass31,308 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    31,308 miles
    Test number
    527115887282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail31,307 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,307 miles
    Test number
    552549629672
    • FailureBody has a sharp edge caused by damage n/s/f mirror (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LR13 GVE

Does LR13 GVE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR13 GVE is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR13 GVE?
The MOT on LR13 GVE is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR13 GVE done?
LR13 GVE was recorded at 90,466 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 5,762 miles a year.
Has LR13 GVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR13 GVE has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LR13 GVE 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 LR13 GVE find?
LR13 GVE passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; suspension + underbody corroded.

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