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PNZ 3949

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,142 mi
Last recorded76,142 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNZ 3949
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 76,142 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 76,142 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 64,794 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 64,794 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 63,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm 155-70-14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 63,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm 155-70-14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 62,541 miles

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

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

exhaust flexi split

Pass 6 Apr 2019 57,026 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 54,506 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 49,139 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 49,139 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 155/70/14 hankook (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2016 42,333 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 42,333 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 34,753 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 29,362 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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PNZ 3949 is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PNZ 3949, 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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What year was PNZ 3949 registered?

PNZ 3949 is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 19 April 2011.

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