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BJ61 HYK

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Red Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

73,240 mi
Last recorded73,240 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 HYK
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 73,240 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 73,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2025 65,665 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 65,662 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2024 62,421 miles

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

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 7 Sep 2023 53,866 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 53,866 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2022 46,174 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 46,174 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 36,923 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 30,823 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 5 Sep 2020 30,823 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 27,441 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 23,147 miles

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

srs light showing as turned off due to child seat

Pass 1 Sep 2017 16,868 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 10,864 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 7,387 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 7,387 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 6,473 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 HYK is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Red with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HYK, 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 BJ61 HYK registered?

BJ61 HYK is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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The MOT history for BJ61 HYK shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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