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AU61 YJK

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,214 mi
Last recorded107,214 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 YJK
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2026 107,214 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70x14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 93,631 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r o/s/r o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust flexi worn

Pass 14 Aug 2024 76,856 miles

Exhaust flexi worn but not leaking

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 63,308 miles

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

Exhaust flexi worn but not leaking

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 48,841 miles

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

Exhaust flexi worn but not leaking

Pass 10 Aug 2021 41,039 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 35,770 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 24,333 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 24,333 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 22,575 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play nsf top suspension mount

Pass 19 Jul 2017 18,761 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 14,870 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 12,965 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 9,650 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F tyres have light perishing

N/S/F wiper blade has small split but still clearing screen

N/S/R and O/S/R tyres have light perishing

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Sep 2014 9,650 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F tyres have light perishing

N/S/F wiper blade has small split but still clearing screen

N/S/R and O/S/R tyres have light perishing

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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AU61 YJK is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU61 YJK, 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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AU61 YJK is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 1 October 2011.

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