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AO11 VPJ

2011 Chevrolet Spark

White Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

83,466 mi
Last recorded83,466 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 VPJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2026 83,466 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

nearside rear outer sill corroded + weak

rear axle bushes splitting

Pass 13 Jan 2025 80,719 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES , front to rears corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 79,825 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 78,269 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 76,135 miles

Both gearbox drive shaft oil seals leaking

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 76,135 miles

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

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

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

Both gearbox drive shaft oil seals leaking

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 72,596 miles

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

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

gearbox drive shaft seals leaking (both)

Fail 21 May 2021 72,596 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine filter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

gearbox drive shaft seals leaking (both)

Pass 22 May 2020 66,064 miles

clutch worn

Fail 22 May 2020 66,064 miles

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

clutch worn

Pass 28 May 2019 58,304 miles

Nearside Rear 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 12 May 2018 49,673 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 49,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 May 2017 41,555 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 34,114 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 34,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 May 2015 25,944 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 25,944 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 16,067 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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AO11 VPJ is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in White with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AO11 VPJ, 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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What year was AO11 VPJ registered?

AO11 VPJ is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 28 May 2011.

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