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EJ61 BVG

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

104,624 mi
Last recorded104,624 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 BVG
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2022 104,624 miles

Emissions not tested Engine running rough (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 100,379 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 96,130 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Reverse lens missing allowing ingress intermittently working

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 89,774 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Reversing lamp lens missing

Fail 8 Oct 2019 89,774 miles

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

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Reversing lamp lens missing

Pass 15 Oct 2018 78,193 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 78,193 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 68,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 50,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and sidewalls cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and sidewalls cracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Oct 2016 50,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and sidewalls cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and sidewalls cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 35,497 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 21 Nov 2014 23,857 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 23,857 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)

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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EJ61 BVG is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Black with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EJ61 BVG, 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 EJ61 BVG registered?

EJ61 BVG is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 22 November 2011.

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