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DV61 BFP

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,416 mi
Last recorded54,416 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 BFP
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 54,416 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack pinion area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 50,340 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 47,517 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 45,522 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 45,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2020 43,307 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 41,648 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 38,209 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2019 38,209 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 29,352 miles

BOTH rear tyres are perishing

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner appears (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread on outer shoulder and 2mm tread depth in areas

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre has 2.5mm tread depth in areas

Fail 6 Feb 2018 29,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

BOTH rear tyres are perishing

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner appears (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread on outer shoulder and 2mm tread depth in areas

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre has 2.5mm tread depth in areas

Pass 16 Jan 2017 21,262 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 13,622 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 5,955 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 5,542 miles

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Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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DV61 BFP is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DV61 BFP, 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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DV61 BFP is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 21 September 2011.

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