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FD61 DNE

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Silver Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,143 mi
Last recorded108,143 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 DNE
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 108,143 miles

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

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

covers /under trays fitted

o/s & n/s/outer sill have corrosion

Fail 17 Feb 2025 108,142 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake linkage has restricted free movement cailper (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

brake fluid low

covers /under trays fitted

o/s & n/s/outer sill have corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2024 99,331 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 99,328 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 91,178 miles

2 front wiper just in limit

car has fan belt noise

covers /under trays fitted

n/s/r & o/s/r main brake pipes have corrosion

o/s/f & n/s/f top shocker mounting has lift

o/s/r brake pipe has corrosion hose to cylinder

Pass 1 Feb 2022 83,331 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 75,104 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 75,103 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 73,276 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 73,274 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 67,082 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play STRONG ADVISE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 67,064 miles

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

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play STRONG ADVISE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 62,197 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 62,197 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s wipers split (8.2.2)

Rear bracket missing but exhaust still secure

Pass 13 Jan 2016 50,681 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside & offside rear (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside front (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 39,926 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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FD61 DNE is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Silver with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FD61 DNE, 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 FD61 DNE registered?

FD61 DNE is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 5 December 2011.

Is FD61 DNE safe to buy?

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