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BK61 MXW

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

73,001 mi
Last recorded73,001 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 MXW
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 73,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2025 64,103 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 64,103 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2024 54,595 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 54,509 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 54,135 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 64,216 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 53,691 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension top mount has slight play

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Axle/subframe (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension top mount has slight play

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Axle/subframe (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 53,691 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension top mount has slight play

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Axle/subframe (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension top mount has slight play

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Axle/subframe (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 53,642 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 53,642 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 52,845 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Replacement recommended (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Replacement recommended (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 52,837 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded As marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Replacement recommended (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Replacement recommended (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 51,653 miles

Nearside Rear osr brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2017 43,234 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 43,230 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2016 31,756 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 20,926 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 12,439 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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BK61 MXW is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Red with a 995cc 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 BK61 MXW, 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 BK61 MXW registered?

BK61 MXW is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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