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FE61 TLO

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

48,572 mi
Last recorded48,572 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE61 TLO
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 48,572 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to offside rear wheel cylinder becoming rusty (1.1.11 (c))

OUT STANDING RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE

Fail 3 Jun 2026 48,568 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to offside rear wheel cylinder becoming rusty (1.1.11 (c))

OUT STANDING RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE

Pass 25 Jun 2025 41,986 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 41,982 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn topmount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 39,691 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 36,105 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 36,105 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2022 32,838 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 32,834 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 29,850 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 26,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 23,054 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 19,288 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 19,288 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 15,769 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 13,061 miles

Rear tyres slightly perished.

Requires front wipers in the near future.

Pass 23 Sep 2015 11,052 miles

advise rear brakes adjusting

n/s & o/s/r rear tyres perished

Fail 17 Sep 2015 11,050 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

advise rear brakes adjusting

n/s & o/s/r rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Sep 2014 9,241 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 9,241 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 TLO is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 TLO, 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 TLO registered?

FE61 TLO is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is FE61 TLO safe to buy?

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