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BJ11 RVZ

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

48,229 mi
Last recorded48,229 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 RVZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 48,229 miles

Exhaust mounting defective hangers corroded/flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2024 48,229 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective hangers corroded/flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 47,668 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mount play (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 47,664 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mount play (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 46,811 miles

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 46,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 458,442 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 43,674 miles

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

Slight free play detected in parking brake travel

Pass 14 Sep 2018 40,588 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 39,339 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Sep 2016 36,148 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 36,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 31,837 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 31,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 RVZ is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RVZ, 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 RVZ registered?

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

Is BJ11 RVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ11 RVZ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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