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RV11 YYS

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,741 mi
Last recorded92,741 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV11 YYS
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2024 92,741 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front exhaust flexi pipe broken but not leaking

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 88,304 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 88,303 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 84,431 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 4 Aug 2022 84,431 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 78,171 miles

Coolant leak Top hose. ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 73,793 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Strut has slight play in top mount.

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split on end. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 66,278 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 66,278 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 61,424 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 57,515 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 51,820 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2016 51,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 40,081 miles

1. Nearside rear tyre tread down to 3mm

Fail 7 Feb 2015 40,081 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 28,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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RV11 YYS 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 62.5%.

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 RV11 YYS, 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 RV11 YYS registered?

RV11 YYS is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 10 March 2011.

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