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DE61 LHW

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,904 mi
Last recorded44,904 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 LHW
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 44,904 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 42,425 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 42,417 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2023 39,967 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 39,937 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front BRAKE BINDING

Pass 30 Aug 2022 38,165 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Engine oil level on minimum

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Tyre obviously under inflated All four tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 36,471 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 34,623 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 34,623 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 31,430 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn close to limits on edges and o/s rear tyre wearing close and tyre treads showing signs of cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 27,847 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 27,847 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 23,281 miles

Front Wipers advised

Pass 26 Sep 2016 18,538 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 13,756 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 9,956 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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DE61 LHW is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE61 LHW, 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 DE61 LHW registered?

DE61 LHW is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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