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AO61 YLJ

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,956 mi
Last recorded70,956 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 YLJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 70,956 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 70,590 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 70,027 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 69,546 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 69,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to front flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flex (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 69,225 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 69,225 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 67,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm & worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

front wiper blades smeary

Pass 14 Dec 2017 65,944 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear brake slight binding

Pass 14 Dec 2016 65,559 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 65,559 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 58,379 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 58,379 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 38,850 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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AO61 YLJ is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Silver with a 995cc 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 AO61 YLJ, 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 AO61 YLJ registered?

AO61 YLJ is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 31 December 2011.

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