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EX61 LLU

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Silver Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

50,961 mi
Last recorded50,961 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX61 LLU
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 50,961 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 47,719 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 47,719 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 43,577 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2024 43,577 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 43,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 39,591 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 37,357 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 32,522 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 32,473 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 28,239 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 28,239 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 25,509 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 25,494 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached excessive movement on top suspension mounting (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached excessive movement on top suspension mounting (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 22,312 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Oct 2016 18,577 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 18,577 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 15,135 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 11,304 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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EX61 LLU is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Silver with a 1,206cc 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 EX61 LLU, 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 EX61 LLU registered?

EX61 LLU is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is EX61 LLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX61 LLU shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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