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SH61 JKU

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

53,681 mi
Last recorded53,681 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 JKU
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 53,681 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 53,681 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 48,156 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded marked yellow (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 16 Mar 2023 41,079 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 37,300 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 32,768 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 32,250 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 32,250 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 31,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 28,510 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking but no visible cords

Offside Rear tyre cracking but no visible cords

Fail 23 Oct 2017 28,510 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking but no visible cords

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking but no visible cords

Pass 28 Oct 2016 23,962 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 23,962 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 19,357 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 14,479 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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SH61 JKU 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 SH61 JKU, 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 SH61 JKU registered?

SH61 JKU is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is SH61 JKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH61 JKU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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