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AK11 TFA

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Green Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,419 mi
Last recorded128,419 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 TFA
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 128,419 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2026 128,419 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 119,393 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 104,882 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 96,879 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 86,768 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 86,768 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 79,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edges 165/60 r15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edges 165/60 r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 79,300 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Rear parking brake imbalance (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Rear parking brake imbalance (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Suspect oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edges 165/60 r15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edges 165/60 r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 74,163 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 74,163 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 63,130 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 52,584 miles

both rear tyres are perished and cracked

Pass 11 Mar 2017 40,657 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish and crack

Pass 11 Mar 2016 35,775 miles

Front tyres worn on the edges.

Pass 27 Mar 2015 31,586 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 27 Mar 2014 25,933 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s wiper blade is torn in the middle

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 TFA is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Green with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TFA, 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 TFA is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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