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BG61 VYE

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

59,173 mi
Last recorded59,173 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 VYE
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 59,173 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 59,173 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 53,409 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 53,409 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 48,535 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 43,914 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (rear portion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorated/cracking and 12 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 43,913 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (rear portion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorated/cracking and 12 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 41,130 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 41,130 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 41,116 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 40,089 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 40,089 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 36,218 miles

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

Offside Front tyre edge wear low.

Pass 21 Mar 2017 33,607 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 30,329 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2015 24,810 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 24,810 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VYE is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VYE, 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 VYE registered?

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

Is BG61 VYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG61 VYE shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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