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SA61 LCX

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

40,605 mi
Last recorded40,605 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 LCX
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 40,605 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 37,984 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 37,984 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 35,406 miles

Front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 35,406 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust bracket plus rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jets blocked (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 32,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/80/16 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/80/13 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 32,928 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/80/16 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/80/13 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 30,440 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/80/13 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper split

Pass 6 Sep 2018 27,980 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 27,980 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel low (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/80/13 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 25,944 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 25,944 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 23,612 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 21,400 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 21,400 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 19,272 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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SA61 LCX is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Black 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 SA61 LCX, 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 SA61 LCX registered?

SA61 LCX is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is SA61 LCX safe to buy?

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