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BN61 JBY

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,031 mi
Last recorded25,031 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 JBY
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 25,031 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 18,309 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 17,920 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 17,639 miles

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

fuel tank strap corroided

Fail 27 Sep 2022 17,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

fuel tank strap corroided

Pass 13 Sep 2021 17,146 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 16,220 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 15,037 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 13,453 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 12,050 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front N/S/F Tyre Perished

Pass 7 Sep 2016 10,578 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 8,878 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 6,130 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 6,130 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear wiper blade split

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 JBY is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Black with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BN61 JBY, 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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BN61 JBY is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 16 September 2011.

Is BN61 JBY safe to buy?

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