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BN11 YRJ

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,882 mi
Last recorded79,882 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 79,882 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 77,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe ( at the rear) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 77,010 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle near side low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe ( at the rear) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 74,806 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 74,806 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 73,891 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 71,969 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2021 71,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 19 May 2020 67,018 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 62,571 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 62,570 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2018 61,149 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 58,425 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 53,767 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 48,689 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 48,689 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 43,397 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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BN11 YRJ is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Black with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YRJ, 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 BN11 YRJ registered?

BN11 YRJ is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is BN11 YRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN11 YRJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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