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GU11 LUA

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

42,912 mi
Last recorded42,912 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU11 LUA
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 42,912 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 40,880 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 40,880 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 38,927 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 36,702 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 34,066 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Sep 2020 32,364 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 30,804 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 28,595 miles

Nearside Front Nearside Front Top Mount has slight play

Pass 5 Sep 2017 26,614 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 24,346 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 22,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2015 22,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 20,283 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 20,280 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 18,779 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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GU11 LUA is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GU11 LUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU11 LUA registered?

GU11 LUA is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 11 May 2011.

Is GU11 LUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU11 LUA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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