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SG61 DDJ

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Silver Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

128,246 mi
Last recorded128,246 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG61 DDJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 128,246 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 127,279 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Drum brake pipes x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 121,438 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s tyre treads cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 113,776 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 108,800 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Drum brake pipes on hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 104,845 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s flitch pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material backplate brake pipes x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 100,160 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 94,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 84,605 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 71,533 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 56,177 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 56,177 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 41,658 miles

Nearside Rear 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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SG61 DDJ is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Silver with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SG61 DDJ, 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 SG61 DDJ registered?

SG61 DDJ is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 15 November 2011.

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