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EX61 VFF

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

71,107 mi
Last recorded71,107 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2022
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX61 VFF
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2022 71,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced position light/stoplight bulb in wrong (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 69,965 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 64,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 64,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 60,843 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2019 60,843 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 56,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads also have restricted free movement, not releasing fully (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 51,342 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Advise there is a 30% imbalance across the front axle biased to the nearside front (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front wiper starting to lightly smear across windscreen

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. advise there is a 24% imbalance across the rear axle biased to the offside rear (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 51,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Advise there is a 30% imbalance across the front axle biased to the nearside front (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front wiper starting to lightly smear across windscreen

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. advise there is a 24% imbalance across the rear axle biased to the offside rear (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 45,836 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 8 Jul 2016 45,836 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Jul 2015 40,274 miles

offside rear wheel slight distortion noticed.

Fail 10 Jul 2015 40,274 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

offside rear wheel slight distortion noticed.

Pass 17 Sep 2014 35,221 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 35,221 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 VFF is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 VFF, 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 VFF registered?

EX61 VFF is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 3 September 2011.

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