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AK61 KSE

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,011 mi
Last recorded85,011 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 KSE
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 85,011 miles

Both front suspension leg top mountings slight play

Pass 24 Aug 2024 78,720 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2024 78,720 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 72,866 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 72,737 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 54,941 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 54,941 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 38,760 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 24,473 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 23,180 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 23,177 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 21,695 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 20,049 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 20,049 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 16,779 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 12,909 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 12,909 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 9,081 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 KSE is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK61 KSE, 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 KSE is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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