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DE61 VWU

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Silver Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,675 mi
Last recorded36,675 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 VWU
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 36,675 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN A MATERIAL (1.1.11 (c))

FRONT EXHAUST FLEXY SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE CRACKING AND PERISHED WITH 3MM TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON THE OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

PLAT IN BOTH FRONT UPPER STRUT MOUNTING

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

UNDER BODY CORROSION AND COMPONENTS

Pass 24 Jan 2025 35,328 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to underside of vehicle, rear axle, b raking and suspension components

Fail 23 Jan 2025 35,328 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to underside of vehicle, rear axle, b raking and suspension components

Pass 12 Jan 2024 33,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

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

bonnet latch stiff

general under body corrosion

Fail 12 Jan 2024 33,736 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

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))

bonnet latch stiff

general under body corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2023 31,694 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Fail 10 Jan 2023 31,694 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2022 28,981 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear bumper damage

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2021 24,837 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 19,486 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 19,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 16,251 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface corrosion(both) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 13,315 miles

advise damage nsr bumper

advise rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 12 Jan 2017 11,295 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 8,909 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 5,739 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 VWU is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Silver 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 VWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE61 VWU registered?

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

Is DE61 VWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE61 VWU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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