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SA61 LHK

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,395 mi
Last recorded72,395 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 LHK
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 72,395 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 67,314 miles

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 May 2024 67,314 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 63,500 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corrosion

Pass 17 May 2022 66,464 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 56,695 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 14 May 2021 56,690 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 May 2020 54,323 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2020 54,322 miles

Exhaust system insecure exahust flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 May 2019 48,680 miles

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

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

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

exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Fail 23 May 2019 48,680 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2018 40,198 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 67,918 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 36,084 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front seat belt starting to stick slightly

boot compartment full not checked

Fail 18 Jul 2017 36,084 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front seat belt starting to stick slightly

boot compartment full not checked

Pass 20 Jul 2016 31,110 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 31,110 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 26,541 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 21,641 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 21,641 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 LHK is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LHK, 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 LHK is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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