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BN11 XYW

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,328 mi
Last recorded97,328 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN11 XYW
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 97,328 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

hand brake lever high

n/s/f lower arm rear most bush slightly worn, n/s/f tyre wearing low, o/s/f drop link has slight play, gearbox mount slightly worn, front pads on limit

Fail 5 Mar 2025 97,328 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

hand brake lever high

n/s/f lower arm rear most bush slightly worn, n/s/f tyre wearing low, o/s/f drop link has slight play, gearbox mount slightly worn, front pads on limit

Pass 27 Feb 2024 92,635 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 88,416 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 88,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 84,476 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 81,034 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two of corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 77,281 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 77,257 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 71,997 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 71,996 miles

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 66,371 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 66,371 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 60,127 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 60,127 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 46,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall scuffed and slightly cracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 46,257 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall scuffed and slightly cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 28,988 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 17,410 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 27 Feb 2014 17,410 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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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BN11 XYW is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Black with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BN11 XYW, 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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BN11 XYW is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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