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HG11 BYB

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

30,416 mi
Last recorded30,416 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG11 BYB
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 30,416 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside headlight pattern is weak

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear light units have water inside

Pass 3 Mar 2025 28,840 miles

slight lift in top mounts when jacked up

Pass 22 Mar 2024 27,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4mm 155/70x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 25,996 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 24,476 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 23,399 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 23,398 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 22,720 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively stiff too turn (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 22,720 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively stiff too turn (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 20,939 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old 2010 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old 2010 y o m (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 19,486 miles

Both rear tyres old & perishing 2010 y o m

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Front Service brake application slightly uneven on roller brake test

Nearside Rear Parking brake slightly low effort on roller brake test

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 17,338 miles

Both rear tyres old & starting to perish 2010 y o m

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Parking brake slightly low effort on roller brake test

Slightly uneven rear brake application on roller brake test

Pass 25 Mar 2016 14,820 miles

Both rear tyres old & starting to perish 2010 y o m

Nearside rear parking brake slightly low effort on roller brake test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 11,218 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 8,057 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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HG11 BYB is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HG11 BYB, 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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HG11 BYB is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is HG11 BYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG11 BYB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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