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AL51 NGK

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests35 (26 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate74.3%

Mileage

102,908 mi
Last recorded102,908 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL51 NGK
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

26 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 102,908 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2026 102,692 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2025 86,449 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 86,445 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 100,909 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 81,864 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 99,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on limit wearing excessively to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 99,267 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on limit wearing excessively to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 78,501 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 29 Sep 2023 78,301 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 88,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [bush to rear of arm] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [outer side wall damage] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [worn to 2mm] (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush [top mount] (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [bush to rear of arm] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [worn to 2mm] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [inner side wall perishing] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 88,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [bush to rear of arm] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [outer side wall damage] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [worn to 2mm] (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush [top mount] (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [bush to rear of arm] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [worn to 2mm] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [inner side wall perishing] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 68,924 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 68,789 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 80,983 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [outer side wall damaged] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 80,983 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [outer side wall damaged] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 58,723 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 70,894 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 53,711 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 62,996 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 62,996 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 50,268 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 50,440 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 50,440 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 45,810 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 37,712 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 36,922 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 41,720 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 34,681 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 37,235 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 31,653 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 32,471 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 25,025 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 28,584 miles

osf seat belt fraying/ wipers worn / pads appear low

Fail 24 Jun 2014 28,584 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

osf seat belt fraying/ wipers worn / pads appear low

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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AL51 NGK is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.3%.

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 AL51 NGK, 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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AL51 NGK is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 19 September 2011.

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