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FV11 KOW

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Green Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,301 mi
Last recorded56,301 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 KOW
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 56,301 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 50,598 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 45,469 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 42,825 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 40,991 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 36,103 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 36,102 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery terminals (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 35,025 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Jul 2019 35,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 33,115 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

offside front tyre perished

Pass 24 Jul 2017 30,968 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 28,219 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 28,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 23,827 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 17,263 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 17,263 miles

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

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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FV11 KOW is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Green with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FV11 KOW, 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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FV11 KOW is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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