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CV61 MGJ

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,253 mi
Last recorded90,253 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 MGJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 90,253 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 76,932 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 76,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect led bulbs fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 55,952 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 55,952 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner sidewall cracked all around rim (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 49,258 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 48,111 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 48,091 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 46,680 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 45,455 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 41,890 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 37,285 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

rear wiper blade worn out

Fail 3 Oct 2017 37,285 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

rear wiper blade worn out

Pass 11 Oct 2016 27,543 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 19,951 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 13,628 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 13,628 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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CV61 MGJ is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Black with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CV61 MGJ, 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 CV61 MGJ registered?

CV61 MGJ is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 7 September 2011.

Is CV61 MGJ safe to buy?

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