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DE61 VWS

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,573 mi
Last recorded23,573 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 23,573 miles

Light misting of oil around sump pan.

Pass 18 Sep 2024 20,290 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 20,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 16,871 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 13,213 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 13,206 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 165/65/14 on nsf, 155/70/14 on other three wheels. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 9,853 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 9,853 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 7,328 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both offside and nearside. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 5,944 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 5,705 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 5,705 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 5,296 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 4,750 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 4,169 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 3,651 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 VWS 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 VWS, 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 VWS registered?

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

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