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BN61 YRS

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,051 mi
Last recorded29,051 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 YRS
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 29,051 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 29,045 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant leaking from thermostat housing

corrosion on under body,steering and suspension components.

Pass 19 Sep 2024 28,266 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 27,679 miles

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

corroded components underneath.

Pass 3 Oct 2022 26,803 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2021 26,050 miles

Corrosion to steering and suspension components

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 25,583 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 25,574 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2019 24,829 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 23,883 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 23,299 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn ns 2-3mm and os 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 22,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 21,344 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 19,243 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 19,243 miles

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

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 YRS is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YRS, 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 YRS registered?

BN61 YRS is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 27 September 2011.

Is BN61 YRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN61 YRS shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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