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FV61 VUH

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Green Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,680 mi
Last recorded94,680 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 VUH
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 94,680 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear both sides to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 84,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose and both front brake pipes to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 84,936 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose and both front brake pipes to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 74,580 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 66,121 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to flexi hose and nearside rear to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mountings slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 66,121 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to flexi hose and nearside rear to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mountings slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 54,400 miles

Both front top mounts slight movement.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 54,400 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides, above the flexi pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Both front top mounts slight movement.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 44,624 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Jan 2018 44,624 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven 68% (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2016 30,407 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 17,805 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

o s f wiper worn but still clearing screen

Pass 11 Dec 2014 12,070 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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FV61 VUH is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Green with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FV61 VUH, 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 FV61 VUH registered?

FV61 VUH is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 31 December 2011.

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