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BG61 VYA

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,342 mi
Last recorded50,342 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 VYA
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 50,342 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 49,928 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 49,553 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 49,544 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake bind (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 48,876 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 48,126 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 47,098 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 44,792 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 41,881 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 41,881 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 38,963 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 33,478 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 30,846 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 30,846 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 29,128 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 VYA is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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