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BJ11 RVY

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

49,783 mi
Last recorded49,783 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 RVY
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 49,783 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody and suspension components corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2025 49,781 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2024 48,284 miles

Offside mirror casing damaged

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 47,962 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 47,956 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 46,602 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 46,602 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 46,036 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 44,039 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 41,413 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2019 41,413 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely both (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 37,410 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 37,409 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 34,530 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Feb 2017 34,530 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 37,557 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 23,609 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 17,624 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 26 Mar 2014 17,624 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BJ11 RVY is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BJ11 RVY, 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 BJ11 RVY registered?

BJ11 RVY is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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