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SA61 LHL

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

58,540 mi
Last recorded58,540 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 LHL
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2025 58,540 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake drum back plates corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle and lower spring mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 57,643 miles

Both rear brake drum back plates corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 56,975 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Sub-frame 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both sides brake drum back plates corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front both sides top strut mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 56,949 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Sub-frame 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both sides brake drum back plates corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front both sides top strut mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 55,981 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes in engine bay corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front shock absorbers and lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front both sides top strut mount bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 55,166 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 54,094 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 53,273 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 52,069 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 52,069 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 41,034 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges under inflated

Pass 22 Oct 2016 31,674 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 24,847 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 24,847 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively RD 36 (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively RD 55 (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 20,127 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 LHL is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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