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RV11 YYW

2011 Chevrolet Spark

White Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,766 mi
Last recorded91,766 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV11 YYW
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 91,766 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 91,766 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 89,994 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 88,160 miles

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

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2022 86,581 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 80,489 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 80,489 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 80,480 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Leak from worn flexy pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Emissions not tested Issue with throttle not holding RPM (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 74,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Not releasing correctly if load applied, but still functional (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Not releasing correctly if load applied, but still functional (7.1.2 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, all over (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Adjust handbrake lever (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 69,209 miles

Exhaust is corroded

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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 21 Mar 2019 61,442 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 52,612 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

Pass 24 Mar 2017 44,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 36,459 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 30,499 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 22,889 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)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 22,880 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 YYW is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in White with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YYW, 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 YYW registered?

RV11 YYW is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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