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AK11 TVA

2011 Chevrolet Spark

White Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

77,141 mi
Last recorded77,141 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 TVA
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 77,141 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 77,141 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 72,205 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 72,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 66,732 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 66,732 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 57,106 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 48,946 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 48,945 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 37,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres have slight cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2018 37,539 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 31,767 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 27,194 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 23,279 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 17,517 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 5 Mar 2015 17,517 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Mar 2014 12,267 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 TVA is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in White with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AK11 TVA, 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 TVA is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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