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BG61 VXW

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,035 mi
Last recorded33,035 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 VXW
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 33,035 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 31,021 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 28,843 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 26,708 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 24,629 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 22,462 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 20,281 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 20,281 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 18,201 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 5 Nov 2018 18,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 6 Nov 2017 15,797 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 15,797 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 13,589 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 13,589 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 11,235 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 8,726 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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BG61 VXW is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG61 VXW, 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 VXW registered?

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

Is BG61 VXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG61 VXW shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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