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BN61 YRF

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,667 mi
Last recorded59,667 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 YRF
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 59,667 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 57,167 miles

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

Nearside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun visor not fully secure (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 57,165 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun visor not fully secure (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 53,099 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH CORRODED AT BASE BUT NO SIGNS OF CRACKING ETC (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 53,037 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded osr/nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 48,285 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 48,285 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 45,442 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR COVERD IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material COVERD IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 45,442 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 45,295 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 42,658 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 37,340 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 31,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 31,516 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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))

Pass 26 Oct 2016 23,850 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt belt is fluffing along edges (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 19,840 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 19,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 16,703 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YRF is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YRF, 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 YRF registered?

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

Is BN61 YRF safe to buy?

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