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MT61 DWY

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Green Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

97,355 mi
Last recorded97,355 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT61 DWY
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 97,355 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 97,354 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 92,746 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 92,746 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 87,418 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 87,393 miles

Exhaust system insecure front pipe hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded up to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 83,547 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 83,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe up to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine from oil sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 80,118 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 80,118 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault number 2 (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 76,816 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 76,816 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 73,495 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 73,495 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 63,998 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2016 63,998 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 52,011 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 37,209 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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MT61 DWY is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Green with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 MT61 DWY, 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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MT61 DWY is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 16 December 2011.

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