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DU11 LCL

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

112,932 mi
Last recorded112,932 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU11 LCL
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2026 112,932 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system leaking on a/b/s unit (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides fronts (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out off shape

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

handbrake travel

Fail 15 Dec 2025 112,927 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear from flexi to wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear all the way down (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

hand brake travel

Pass 21 Nov 2024 108,948 miles

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

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

Offside Front shocker top mounting has slight lift

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 108,922 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 92,024 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Offside Front suspension top has slight play

Offside Front tyre edge wear

Pass 22 Oct 2022 82,088 miles

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

Offside Rear bumper damaged

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 81,778 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear bumper damaged

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 66,603 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 59,892 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 59,892 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 43,788 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 41,311 miles

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

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 7 Dec 2017 38,003 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 33,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread left (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread left (4.1.E.1)

accelerator pedal rubber anti slip mechanism missing

Fail 10 Dec 2016 33,877 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread left (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread left (4.1.E.1)

accelerator pedal rubber anti slip mechanism missing

Pass 8 Dec 2015 28,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view casing damaged, secure at time of test (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 19,851 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 29 Nov 2014 19,851 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 9,725 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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DU11 LCL is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DU11 LCL, 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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DU11 LCL is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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