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DS11 LZH

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Green Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

70,210 mi
Last recorded70,210 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS11 LZH
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 70,210 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2026 70,210 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 59,990 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2025 59,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 49,397 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive on sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 49,397 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to rear[rubbing] (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to rear [rubbing] (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive on sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 39,677 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 39,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 36,716 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 36,715 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 34,646 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 34,646 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear, marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 32,516 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 29,140 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2018 26,255 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 26,255 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 23,036 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 19,773 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 17,267 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 13,758 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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DS11 LZH is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Green with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DS11 LZH, 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 DS11 LZH registered?

DS11 LZH is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 25 July 2011.

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