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SA61 LHJ

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

64,659 mi
Last recorded64,659 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 LHJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 64,659 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 61,392 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 61,388 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel suspect offside rear wheel cylinder leaking (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding didnt release after application (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 47,823 miles

all brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 27 Aug 2020 47,823 miles

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

all brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 29 Aug 2019 42,931 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 40,234 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 40,234 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 35,784 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 35,784 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 28,605 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 28,605 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2015 20,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 13,813 miles

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 LHJ is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LHJ, 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 LHJ registered?

SA61 LHJ is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 21 September 2011.

Is SA61 LHJ safe to buy?

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