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SA61 LJZ

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

74,872 mi
Last recorded74,872 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 LJZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 74,872 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front mcpherson strut top mounts have slight wear/play

Fail 31 Mar 2023 74,872 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front mcpherson strut top mounts have slight wear/play

Pass 17 Mar 2022 71,075 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 71,075 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 68,175 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 23 Mar 2020 65,734 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 57,644 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 57,617 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 57,277 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 May 2018 57,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/80x13 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit only 2mm left. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2017 52,774 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play n/s/f upper strut bush

Fail 20 May 2017 52,774 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play n/s/f upper strut bush

Pass 21 May 2016 46,050 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 46,050 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 40,020 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 37,917 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Sep 2014 37,917 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 37,324 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.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 LJZ is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LJZ, 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 LJZ is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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