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SA61 LJL

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,858 mi
Last recorded74,858 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 LJL
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 74,858 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 70,332 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 70,329 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 62,267 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 62,255 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 57,134 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 57,133 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 52,008 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 47,056 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 47,056 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 37,615 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 30,412 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 LJL is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LJL, 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 LJL registered?

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

Is SA61 LJL safe to buy?

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