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BN61 HZY

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Green Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,088 mi
Last recorded74,088 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 HZY
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 74,088 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 74,080 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 70,901 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 70,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 155/70R14 AND TREE ARE 165/65/R14 (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 68,020 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2023 68,020 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 57,607 miles

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

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged MIDDLE (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 47,389 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 44,503 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 40,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

front exhaust flex mesh broken . rear exhaust box hanger corroded in places

oil level below min

Fail 5 Sep 2019 40,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp bulb adrift inside light unit (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

front exhaust flex mesh broken . rear exhaust box hanger corroded in places

oil level below min

Pass 28 Aug 2018 35,990 miles

Front exhaust flex mesh breaking up and support bracket corroded and holed

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 35,990 miles

Front exhaust flex mesh breaking up and support bracket corroded and holed

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 31,800 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 27,082 miles

OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN

Pass 2 Sep 2015 21,485 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

rear number plate starting to peal inside

Pass 20 Aug 2014 16,184 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

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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BN61 HZY is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Green with a 995cc 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 BN61 HZY, 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 BN61 HZY registered?

BN61 HZY is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 8 September 2011.

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