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GY61 XLZ

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Green Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,051 mi
Last recorded92,051 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 XLZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 92,051 miles

Central Front Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 92,051 miles

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

Central Front Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 89,730 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 89,730 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 86,679 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 82,671 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 80,882 miles

centre to rear exhaust join corroded

general underbody and component corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2020 80,875 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play unloaded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions fitted inside out (5.2.3 (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to minimum thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

bonnet main catch sticks open - can be manually re-set

Pass 7 Nov 2019 77,629 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 74,097 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 66,577 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 54,802 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 44,721 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 33,148 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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GY61 XLZ is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Green with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GY61 XLZ, 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 GY61 XLZ registered?

GY61 XLZ is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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