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PJ11 JHU

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

89,532 mi
Last recorded89,532 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ11 JHU
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 89,532 miles

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

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

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

centre/rear exhaust flange corroding

general underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

Fail 24 Oct 2025 89,528 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

centre/rear exhaust flange corroding

general underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2025 89,014 miles

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

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark topped up (2.1.5 (b) (i))

centre/rear exhaust flange corroding

Pass 22 Feb 2024 87,952 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing With inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody and all components have heavy surface rust.

Fail 22 Feb 2024 87,952 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing With inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody and all components have heavy surface rust.

Pass 16 Feb 2023 87,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated nail in side tread (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking within tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing and general wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perishing within side tread/sidewall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perishing within side tread/sidewall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket fractured (6.1.2 (a))

all tyre pressures low - adjusted

exhaust corrosion at flanges

rear tailgate struts weak action/inoperative

Pass 23 Feb 2022 84,444 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 81,573 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 80,862 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 80,862 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 78,188 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 78,188 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 70,794 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 63,531 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 63,531 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 May 2016 59,199 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 59,199 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 52,406 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 52,406 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 36,839 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 36,839 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 JHU is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PJ11 JHU, 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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PJ11 JHU is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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