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DE61 LJK

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

54,193 mi
Last recorded54,193 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 LJK
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 54,193 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2025 54,137 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2025 54,137 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 54,121 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Sounds empty of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 48,371 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front fog light inop

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

slight play in both front top mounts

Fail 20 Sep 2024 48,371 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front fog light inop

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

slight play in both front top mounts

Pass 25 Sep 2023 40,556 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 31,793 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 27,048 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 26,216 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 25,238 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 32,936 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 19,055 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 17,070 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 13,581 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 10,473 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 LJK is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Black with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LJK, 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 LJK registered?

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

Is DE61 LJK safe to buy?

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