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SH61 JKZ

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,450 mi
Last recorded89,450 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 JKZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 89,450 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 89,450 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 77,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 77,815 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 72,968 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexis both ns/os (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 72,968 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexis both ns/os (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 68,753 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 61,707 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 61,605 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 61,368 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both hubs (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 61,368 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both hubs (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 52,614 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 43,203 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 32,994 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 JKZ is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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