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BT11 VJA

2011 Chevrolet Spark

White Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,566 mi
Last recorded58,566 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT11 VJA
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 58,566 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION ON O/S/F BRAKE PIPE + FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

Fail 27 Aug 2025 58,508 miles

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

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

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

SLIGHT CORROSION ON O/S/F BRAKE PIPE + FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 30 Aug 2024 53,567 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION ON O/S/F AND O/S/R BRAKE PIPES + FRONT BRAKE DISCS WEARING THIN

Fail 23 Aug 2024 53,475 miles

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

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

SLIGHT CORROSION ON O/S/F AND O/S/R BRAKE PIPES + FRONT BRAKE DISCS WEARING THIN

Pass 26 Jun 2023 48,107 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

Fail 15 Jun 2023 48,028 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 46,345 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 46,345 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 44,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 43,342 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 40,418 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 40,416 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 35,950 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 31,734 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured at 3mm wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 22,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Jul 2015 17,091 miles

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

wheel covers fitted, wheel nuts not checked

Fail 1 Jul 2015 17,091 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

wheel covers fitted, wheel nuts not checked

Pass 28 Apr 2014 11,347 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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BT11 VJA is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in White 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 BT11 VJA, 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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BT11 VJA is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 26 May 2011.

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