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AJ11 MVR

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

68,208 mi
Last recorded68,208 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 MVR
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 68,208 miles

Gearbox mounting defective slightly deteriorated ()

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2026 68,208 miles

Gearbox mounting defective slightly deteriorated ()

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2025 63,761 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2025 63,761 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 58,505 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 53,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded b/t middle and rear box joint

Pass 2 Mar 2022 48,602 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 48,602 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected rear brakes binding (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 43,773 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 38,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracked / Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 33,311 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 30,926 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 29,299 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 29,298 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 28,256 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 28,256 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 27,126 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 25,533 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2014 25,533 miles

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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AJ11 MVR is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Black with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2011 Chevrolet Spark models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 48,107 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 AJ11 MVR, 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 15 years old, this Chevrolet Spark is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ11 MVR is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 25 May 2011.

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