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FM11 CTX

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,310 mi
Last recorded72,310 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM11 CTX
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 72,310 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2024 72,310 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 61,389 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 59,491 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 58,755 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2021 58,746 miles

Brake performance not tested due to excessive brake bind of both rear wheels (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken tag (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 57,825 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2019 51,645 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi deteriorated but not leaking

Fail 29 Aug 2019 51,645 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 28 Aug 2018 45,158 miles

Covers fitted

Oil leak

Rear exhaust has slight corrosion on joints

Fail 28 Aug 2018 45,158 miles

Covers fitted

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (4.7.2 (a))

Rear exhaust has slight corrosion on joints

Pass 1 Sep 2017 40,321 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 40,321 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 35,484 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 30,554 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 25,234 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2014 25,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 19,698 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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FM11 CTX is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Red with a 995cc 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 FM11 CTX, 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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FM11 CTX is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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