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AK61 KPZ

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

53,541 mi
Last recorded53,541 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 KPZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 53,541 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to LH rear and RH front rubber hoses rusting. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 53,222 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 47,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Play in McPherson strut mounting but not excessive.

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

Offside Front Upper Play in McPherson strut mounting but not excessive.

Rear screen wash not working.

Fail 4 Nov 2021 47,629 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Play in McPherson strut mounting but not excessive.

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

Offside Front Upper Play in McPherson strut mounting but not excessive.

Rear screen wash not working.

Pass 4 Nov 2020 41,665 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 35,020 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top mounting slight play

Pass 30 Oct 2018 28,384 miles

all 4 tyres wearing/worn smooth on edges

Pass 3 Nov 2017 21,921 miles

nr,or,nf tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 3 Nov 2017 21,918 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nr,or,nf tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 10 Nov 2016 15,913 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 9,149 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 9,149 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 7,085 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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AK61 KPZ is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AK61 KPZ, 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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AK61 KPZ is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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