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NK11 GZU

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Red Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

80,580 mi
Last recorded80,580 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK11 GZU
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2026 80,580 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2025 73,365 miles

Exhaust mounting defective plus system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 73,362 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Exhaust mounting defective plus system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 69,126 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 65,011 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 58,872 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 58,870 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine leaking oil

exhaust deteriorated

gearbox leaking oil

Pass 26 Jul 2021 55,789 miles

Engine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Jul 2020 51,947 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 51,947 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken it is recommended that suspension components are changed as a pair. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak it is recommended that suspension components are changed as a pair. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 47,731 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner 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 Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

large age related cracks in both rear road tyres

Pass 6 Jul 2018 42,919 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 42,919 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 38,197 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 38,197 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement wheel wont turn (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 30,333 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

age related cracks in both rear road tyres

both front tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 15 Jul 2016 30,333 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

age related cracks in both rear road tyres

both front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 16 Jul 2015 24,422 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 19,058 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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NK11 GZU is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Red with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NK11 GZU, 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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NK11 GZU is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 13 July 2011.

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