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BJ61 CPE

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Pink Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,335 mi
Last recorded68,335 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 CPE
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 68,335 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 68,333 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 66,462 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 63,270 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 63,239 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 60,262 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 60,262 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH REAR SECTION OF FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 57,781 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 57,781 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp high level (4.3.3 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 50,894 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Jun 2018 44,154 miles

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

Fail 4 Jun 2018 44,154 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 5 Jun 2017 37,318 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 31,028 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 26,472 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Nov 2014 24,428 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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BJ61 CPE is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Pink with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BJ61 CPE, 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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BJ61 CPE is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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