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BN61 YRK

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Green Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,604 mi
Last recorded93,604 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 YRK
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 93,604 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 75,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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))

parking brake lever slight travel

Pass 26 Mar 2024 65,960 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 65,952 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 65,023 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi advise replacing. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper top suspension mount has slight lift.

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper top suspension mount has slight lift.

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Spare tyre defective Tyre glue out of date. ()

Fail 14 Jan 2023 65,023 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi advise replacing. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam connector fell off bulb. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam connector fell off bulb. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight, 1 x 501 cap less bulb fitted. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper top suspension mount has slight lift.

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper top suspension mount has slight lift.

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Spare tyre defective Tyre glue out of date. ()

Pass 20 Jan 2022 62,311 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 62,310 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 58,519 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 55,958 miles

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated.

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear wiper rubber missing.

Tyre glue out of date.

Fail 24 Jan 2020 55,958 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working sidelight. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated.

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear wiper rubber missing.

Tyre glue out of date.

Pass 21 Jan 2019 52,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PADS APPROX 65-70% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RESEVOIR (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 48,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 48,351 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 44,300 miles

Oil leak Oil filter ()

Fail 19 Jan 2017 44,299 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Oil filter ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 38,753 miles

centre rear seat belt not checked due to child seat being fitted

nearside wiper split

Pass 10 Oct 2014 34,407 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 YRK is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Green 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 YRK, 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 YRK is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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