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SA61 LDF

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

74,155 mi
Last recorded74,155 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 LDF
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc
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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 74,155 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2025 74,151 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023

Front Bonnet Stay Missing

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axel Corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2023

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

Front Bonnet Stay Missing

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axel Corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2022

Front Bonnet Stay Missing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axel Corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2022

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flex Pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Front Bonnet Stay Missing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axel Corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2021 49,593 miles

corrosion on some brake pipes

exhaust flexi deteriorating

front coil springs rusty

slight dampness at steering rack

slight deterioration some suspension bushes

slight movement both front strut top mounts

Pass 12 Mar 2020 43,810 miles

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

Offside Front slight roughness wheel bearing

exhaust flexi deteriorating and exhaust rusty

slight dampness at steering rack

Fail 10 Mar 2020 43,809 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front slight roughness wheel bearing

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

Offside number plate light inop

exhaust flexi deteriorating and exhaust rusty

slight dampness at steering rack

Pass 15 Mar 2019 36,941 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged other brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust flexible deteriorated

exhaust hanger corroded off front pipe

n/s/f tyre cut

sump corroded around plug

Fail 14 Mar 2019 36,938 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe slightly damaged other brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust flexible deteriorated

exhaust hanger corroded off front pipe

n/s/f tyre cut

slight bind/imbalance rear brakes

sump corroded around plug

Pass 23 Feb 2018 27,702 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 27,702 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 21,218 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 19,198 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 19,198 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

2x rear tyres perished

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 15,060 miles

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 LDF is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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