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FE61 TKF

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Green Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,107 mi
Last recorded118,107 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE61 TKF
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 118,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi and mid (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to perish ( both ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

repair made to n/s door mirror cover

slight wear both front top mounts

Pass 17 Jan 2025 113,516 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi and mid box (6.1.2 (a))

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

n/s/ wing mirror damaged

Fail 11 Jan 2025 113,506 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi and mid box (6.1.2 (a))

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

n/s/ wing mirror damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2024 108,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

both front tyres inner edge wear

temp repair made to n/s door mirror

Fail 9 Jan 2024 108,200 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe leaking while doing test (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main steel (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

both front tyres inner edge wear

temp repair made to n/s door mirror

Pass 11 Jan 2023 105,369 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 103,169 miles

slight lift to o/s/f top strut mount

Fail 12 Jan 2022 103,169 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

slight lift to o/s/f top strut mount

Pass 20 Aug 2020 99,213 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 99,213 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 92,264 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 86,478 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 86,467 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 74,454 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 74,454 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 62,921 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 48,533 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 35,801 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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FE61 TKF is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Green with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FE61 TKF, 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 FE61 TKF registered?

FE61 TKF is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 19 September 2011.

Is FE61 TKF safe to buy?

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