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GY11 VSV

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,727 mi
Last recorded87,727 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 VSV
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 87,727 miles

Engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 83,477 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Jul 2024 75,024 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Jul 2023 67,227 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 62,042 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 62,039 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 58,817 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 55,818 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 57,647 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 57,646 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 43,947 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2017 36,410 miles

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2016 28,966 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 28,966 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 20,529 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 11,868 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GY11 VSV is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 1,206cc 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 GY11 VSV, 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 GY11 VSV registered?

GY11 VSV is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 16 June 2011.

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The MOT history for GY11 VSV 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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