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PJ11 JHZ

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

44,899 mi
Last recorded44,899 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ11 JHZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 44,899 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 41,318 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 37,996 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2024 37,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 34,842 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to markers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 32,794 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 28,331 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Door mirror damaged mirror missing

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 26,119 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside door mirror missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 26,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside door mirror missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 23,038 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 23 Jan 2019 23,038 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2016 19,983 miles

Nearside door mirror missing and backing damaged

Slight scratch on windsceen

Fail 21 Jun 2016 19,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside door mirror missing and backing damaged

Slight scratch on windsceen

Fail 22 Jun 2015 15,440 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 15,440 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 11,559 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 JHZ is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JHZ, 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 JHZ is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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