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Chevrolet Spark

Blue · Petrol · 2010 · 995 cc

SM10 FFXMOT history

SM10 FFX is a blue petrol Chevrolet Spark first used on 26 May 2010. Its MOT expired on 19 Nov 2023 and it has passed 10 of 19 MOT tests, with 143,165 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2023.

SM10 FFX blue Chevrolet Spark – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Nov 2023
Mileage
143,165 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2023
MOT tests
19
10 passed · 9 failed
Per year
11,638 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SM10 FFX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Spark
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
26 May 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

SM10 FFX was last recorded at 143,165 miles on 20 Nov 2023, 3,881 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,284 miles · 17 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
3,881 miles
Average per year
11,638 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 143,165 miles
  • 2022 – 139,284 miles
  • 2021 – 132,459 miles
  • 2020 – 119,896 miles
  • 2019 – 101,817 miles
  • 2018 – 88,694 miles
  • 2017 – 74,094 miles
  • 2016 – 59,609 miles
  • 2015 – 44,343 miles
  • 2014 – 30,296 miles
  • 2013 – 20,774 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail143,165 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed at front of inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed next to axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed at front of inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed next to axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls damaged, tyre has been used underinflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryWater within nearside rear light unitRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Both rear tyres cracked/perished and worn unevenly at inner edge of tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside rear tyre bald inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 15 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail143,165 miles (+3,881)3 dangerous11 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,165 miles
    Test number
    140836015808
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed at front of inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed next to axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed at front of inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed next to axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls damaged, tyre has been used underinflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWater within nearside rear light unit

  2. Pass139,284 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    139,284 miles
    Test number
    368091146525
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracked/perished and worn unevenly at inner edge of tread
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre bald inner edge
    • AdvisoryWater within nearside rear light unit

  3. Fail139,283 miles (+6,824)7 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,283 miles
    Test number
    201450067926
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken at centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure rear mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 59%, nearside performance lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracked/perished and worn unevenly at inner edge of tread
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre bald inner edge
    • AdvisoryWater within nearside rear light unit

  4. Pass132,459 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    132,459 miles
    Test number
    303308342400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracked and tread uneven at inner edges
    • AdvisoryWater within nearside rear light unit

  5. Fail132,453 miles (+12,557)10 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,453 miles
    Test number
    104813940387
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracked and tread uneven at inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake effort poor
    • AdvisoryWater within nearside rear light unit

  6. Pass119,896 miles (+1)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    119,896 miles
    Test number
    556430672727
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight wear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Fail119,895 miles (+18,078)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,895 miles
    Test number
    367331550276
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass101,817 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    101,817 miles
    Test number
    244841501151
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail101,815 miles (+13,121)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,815 miles
    Test number
    336313985258
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass88,694 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    88,694 miles
    Test number
    962890602512
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail88,694 miles (+14,600)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,694 miles
    Test number
    549761419134
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight brake vibration offside front
    • AdvisorySlight brake vibration offside rear

  12. Pass74,094 miles (+14,485)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    74,094 miles
    Test number
    810782100694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,609 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    59,609 miles
    Test number
    658049780540
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail59,609 miles (+15,266)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,609 miles
    Test number
    215565612328
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail44,343 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,343 miles
    Test number
    699972045108
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass44,343 miles (+14,047)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    44,343 miles
    Test number
    959952945159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass30,296 miles (+218)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    30,296 miles
    Test number
    359536634149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail30,078 miles (+9,304)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,078 miles
    Test number
    767120134133
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass20,774 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2014
    Odometer
    20,774 miles
    Test number
    896385233128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

Questions about SM10 FFX

Does SM10 FFX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on SM10 FFX expired on 19 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on SM10 FFX?
The MOT on SM10 FFX expired on 19 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has SM10 FFX done?
SM10 FFX was recorded at 143,165 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2023, an average of 11,638 miles a year.
Has SM10 FFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SM10 FFX has failed 9 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on SM10 FFX 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 SM10 FFX find?
SM10 FFX failed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2023 with 3 dangerous defects, 11 major defects and 6 advisories: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, and 17 more.

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