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SA61 LCZ

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

76,449 mi
Last recorded76,449 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 LCZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 76,449 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 74,868 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight brake travel

Pass 27 Aug 2019 72,817 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 66,190 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 66,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 28 Aug 2017 55,464 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2017 55,458 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre right on legal limit and split ( 155/80 R13 )

Offside Rear tyre nearing limit and uneven wear

Pass 17 Aug 2016 41,554 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 41,551 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 30,303 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 30,302 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 17,218 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 17,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 LCZ is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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