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BL11 HBY

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,513 mi
Last recorded115,513 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 HBY
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 115,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 94,356 miles

Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 86,066 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 76,584 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever travel reserve (1.1.6 (d))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 76,584 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever travel reserve (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 73,274 miles

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated lever travel reserve (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 9 Oct 2021 73,274 miles

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated lever travel reserve (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 70,026 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 66,305 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 66,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 59,894 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 52,804 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 52,804 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread low and no tread inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread low and no tread inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2016 44,972 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 37,525 miles

front number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 16 May 2014 29,090 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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BL11 HBY is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Black with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL11 HBY, 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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BL11 HBY is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 26 May 2011.

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