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BG11 ZYA

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,697 mi
Last recorded98,697 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 ZYA
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 98,697 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 98,697 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle weak (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 93,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre distorted slightly

Pass 16 Aug 2023 92,269 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 92,209 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

Tyre obviously under inflated all 4 (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 88,454 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 88,452 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 85,856 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 85,854 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 81,409 miles

both front top mounts slight play

Fail 28 Aug 2020 81,409 miles

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

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

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

both front top mounts slight play

Pass 1 May 2019 78,109 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 68,201 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on edges (165/60 r15)

Pass 16 May 2017 57,607 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 48,196 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 36,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2014 25,528 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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BG11 ZYA is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BG11 ZYA, 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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BG11 ZYA is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 4 May 2011.

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