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BN61 YRM

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,547 mi
Last recorded125,547 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 125,547 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 125,547 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 122,912 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F and O/S front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 122,912 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F and O/S front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 119,806 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 119,806 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 115,187 miles

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

Sump corroded/leaking

Pass 4 Nov 2021 103,221 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 103,221 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 98,848 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 91,518 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 73,445 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 57,737 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 48,572 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 33,953 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 31,705 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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BN61 YRM is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Black with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YRM, 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 YRM is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 12 December 2011.

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