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PJ11 FYF

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,615 mi
Last recorded58,615 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ11 FYF
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 58,615 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust deteriorated

suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2025 58,615 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust deteriorated

suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2024 55,956 miles

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

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

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

suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2023 55,598 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Forward mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded by union - front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded by union - front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 55,565 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 53,777 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 52,341 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 52,337 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 50,997 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 49,662 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

all brake hose ferrules are slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2017 48,348 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 46,371 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 43,437 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 32,859 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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PJ11 FYF is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PJ11 FYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ11 FYF registered?

PJ11 FYF is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is PJ11 FYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ11 FYF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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