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SA61 LFB

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,808 mi
Last recorded92,808 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 LFB
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 92,808 miles

Central Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Engine sump pourus

Front Sub frame corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2024 90,432 miles

Center silencer deteriorated

Fail 17 Aug 2024 90,431 miles

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Center silencer deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 88,630 miles

Center Silencer Deteriorated

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 86,844 miles

Exhaust centre silencer deteriorated.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 85,629 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 85,629 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 84,101 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 84,100 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working o/s and n/s brake lights (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 9 Sep 2019 79,308 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 73,805 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 64,133 miles

all 155/80/13 79t tyres worn close to wear indicators

Fail 15 Sep 2017 64,132 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

all 155/80/13 79t tyres worn close to wear indicators

Pass 15 Sep 2016 53,072 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 42,791 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 31,219 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 LFB is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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