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BG61 NFZ

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

40,091 mi
Last recorded40,091 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 NFZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 40,091 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 35,995 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 35,993 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 32,700 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 31,432 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both sides brake drums are binding

Pass 10 Jan 2022 30,131 miles

165/60/15

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower fog lamp inoperative

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear brake binding

Pass 6 Jan 2021 29,153 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f pad lowest & wheel slightly binding. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 35% imbalance O/s/f binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount worn/play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 28,845 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Jan 2020 28,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords yellow chalk, 165/60/R15 77T G/Year (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Jan 2019 27,861 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 26,771 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 24,686 miles

DRIVER DOOR DAMAGED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

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

REAR BUMPER DAMAGED

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Fail 18 Sep 2017 24,683 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

DRIVER DOOR DAMAGED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

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

REAR BUMPER DAMAGED

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Pass 17 Oct 2016 20,636 miles

Offside Front tyre outer edge slightly worn

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 20,636 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front tyre outer edge slightly worn

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 16,933 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 16,933 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 12,479 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 12,479 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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BG61 NFZ is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BG61 NFZ, 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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BG61 NFZ is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is BG61 NFZ safe to buy?

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