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BT11 VHV

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

104,817 mi
Last recorded104,817 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT11 VHV
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 104,817 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2026 104,807 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2025 101,465 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 99,039 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 96,455 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 96,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 93,901 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 93,901 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 90,963 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 90,963 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 87,952 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 86,003 miles

Front number plate damaged but still clear

Pass 6 Aug 2018 81,413 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 81,412 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 76,171 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 76,171 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 67,310 miles

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

front brake pads worn

Fail 24 Jun 2016 67,310 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads worn

Pass 3 Jul 2015 57,919 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 57,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 30 May 2014 43,727 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2014 43,727 miles

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

Offside 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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BT11 VHV is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BT11 VHV, 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 BT11 VHV registered?

BT11 VHV is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 26 May 2011.

Is BT11 VHV safe to buy?

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