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AK61 LHW

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Green Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,971 mi
Last recorded61,971 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 LHW
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 61,971 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Mar 2024 61,971 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 60,456 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 60,456 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 58,139 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 52,538 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (oil filter area) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 44,333 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 33,869 miles

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

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

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

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))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 33,869 miles

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

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

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

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))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 28,293 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ON LIMIT 25% (3.7.B.5b)

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Fail 25 Oct 2017 28,245 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ON LIMIT 25% (3.7.B.5b)

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Pass 27 Oct 2016 22,278 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 15,509 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGES

Pass 30 Sep 2014 7,727 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 LHW is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Green with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LHW, 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 LHW is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 28 October 2011.

Is AK61 LHW safe to buy?

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