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KU61 WFJ

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,229 mi
Last recorded88,229 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU61 WFJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 88,229 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear corrosion to suspension components

Fail 27 Feb 2026 88,229 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear corrosion to suspension components

Pass 6 Mar 2025 77,056 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 67,384 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 66,703 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust flection section deteriorating/corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively advise inspection/repair (1.2.1 (f))

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

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 into flexi hose and front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

general corrosion to some underside components

Fail 1 Nov 2023 66,702 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust flection section deteriorating/corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively advise inspection/repair (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively advise inspection/repair (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 into flexi hose and front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel bearing not tested

exhaust system corroded

general corrosion to some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2022 65,362 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Front flexible section deteriorated but secure at time of test

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

Rear exhaust joint/flange corroded but system secure at time of test

Pass 4 Nov 2021 63,746 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 63,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracking open in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracked open in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 63,722 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 63,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracked open in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracked open in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 62,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking close to canvas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking close to canvas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 62,375 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking close to canvas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking close to canvas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear wheel bearings not tested

Pass 10 Oct 2019 60,771 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 58,630 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 54,433 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)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 54,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 24 Oct 2016 46,346 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 25,430 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 25,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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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KU61 WFJ is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KU61 WFJ, 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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KU61 WFJ is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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