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RJ61 OPV

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,019 mi
Last recorded110,019 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ61 OPV
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 110,019 miles

Exhaust leak

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 95,012 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Offside came on when tapped (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 94,996 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Offside came on when tapped (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 92,909 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 87,989 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 78,163 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 78,162 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 65,504 miles

Nearside Front wiper split on ends

Pass 22 Nov 2017 56,156 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2016 49,096 miles

Nail in OSF tyre not repairable

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OSR and NSR (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2016 48,479 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn

nearside wiper splitting suggest attention

non standard reg plates fitted

oil around engine

Pass 25 Nov 2015 41,242 miles

front brake pads worn low

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

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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RJ61 OPV is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RJ61 OPV, 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 RJ61 OPV registered?

RJ61 OPV is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 30 December 2011.

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