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BG61 VXH

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,629 mi
Last recorded63,629 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 VXH
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 63,629 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Also bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2026 63,583 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Front bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Also bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 61,007 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 57,639 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 57,639 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 53,846 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 50,293 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 50,292 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 47,835 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 45,240 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 40,443 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 40,443 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light bulb 501 (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 36,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 36,138 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working 501 bulb (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 29,708 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 24,516 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 18,801 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 18,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 VXH is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Red 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 BG61 VXH, 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 BG61 VXH registered?

BG61 VXH is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 29 November 2011.

Is BG61 VXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG61 VXH shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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