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DG11 GMU

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

36,576 mi
Last recorded36,576 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG11 GMU
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 36,576 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 36,570 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction lamp illuminated (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 36,553 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Water in nearside reverse lamp.

Pass 2 Aug 2024 36,024 miles

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

advise exhaust hanger broken exhaust system still secure

advise front exhaust flex joint damaged but not blowing

advise front subframe signs of corrosion and surrounding suspension components

advise signs of corrosion on the rear axle and surrounding suspension components

Fail 24 Jul 2024 36,024 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords showing cords through cracks heavilly worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

advise exhaust hanger broken exhaust system still secure

advise front exhaust flex joint damaged but not blowing

advise front subframe signs of corrosion and surrounding suspension components

advise signs of corrosion on the rear axle and surrounding suspension components

Pass 5 Mar 2021 34,706 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 28,620 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 21,040 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 21,040 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2018 12,562 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 12,562 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 10,241 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 7,866 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 7,681 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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DG11 GMU is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 DG11 GMU, 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 DG11 GMU registered?

DG11 GMU is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 24 March 2011.

Is DG11 GMU safe to buy?

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