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FD61 LYF

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Silver Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,069 mi
Last recorded99,069 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 99,069 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 99,069 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 93,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 88,923 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 88,923 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 83,170 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

Fail 31 Dec 2021 83,170 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 75,268 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 68,528 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear inner and outers corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Slight corrosion on exhaust front flexi joint

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 68,528 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear inner and outers corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Slight corrosion on exhaust front flexi joint

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 57,990 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 57,989 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation on release (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 47,957 miles

Both front tyres are getting close to legal limit NSF & OSF

Engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

NSF Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs are corroding on the edges & brake pads are getting low NSF & OSF

Pass 28 Dec 2016 38,390 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Dec 2015 27,264 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 16,134 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 LYF 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 68.8%.

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 LYF, 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 LYF registered?

FD61 LYF is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 13 December 2011.

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