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BV61 CTE

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,786 mi
Last recorded76,786 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 CTE
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 76,786 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXIBLE PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 71,961 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 68,065 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 68,026 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 63,652 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 63,636 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 60,905 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 58,112 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 52,226 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 40,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5/3m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 40,406 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5/3m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 27,806 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 17,346 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 13,126 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 10,016 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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BV61 CTE is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 1,206cc 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 BV61 CTE, 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 BV61 CTE registered?

BV61 CTE is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is BV61 CTE safe to buy?

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