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116,334 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust box corroded
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Central Exhaust box corroded
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flelxey (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n//sr and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
did not lock on rear both service and hand brake
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flelxey (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n//sr and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
did not lock on rear both service and hand brake
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flelxey (6.1.2 (a))
Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flelxey (6.1.2 (a))
Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
covers on sills both sides
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
some corrosion to exhaust
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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BF61 VLB is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Green with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 BF61 VLB, 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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BF61 VLB is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 24 September 2011.
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