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AK11 TEV

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,130 mi
Last recorded114,130 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 TEV
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 114,130 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 114,124 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2023 109,559 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/15 H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 104,950 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear both. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 104,767 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear both. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 99,899 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section broken but still secure/supported (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also very heavily cracked close to the cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front macpherson strut top mounts worn, allowing movement

both rear tyres are heavily cracked and perished

Pass 16 Sep 2020 96,267 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight, All four corners (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Slight play in Macpherson strut top mounts.

Pass 14 Sep 2019 94,316 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 91,789 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight movement in top strut mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight movement in top strut mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 89,113 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 78,219 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak filter ()

Fail 3 Jan 2017 78,219 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak filter ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 64,735 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 64,735 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 48,437 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 22,842 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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AK11 TEV is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK11 TEV, 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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AK11 TEV is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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