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SH61 JNV

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Green Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

71,878 mi
Last recorded71,878 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 JNV
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 71,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Strut top mounting has play

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165 60 15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 71,878 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Strut top mounting has play

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165 60 15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 66,680 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Strut op mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Strut top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 66,679 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Strut op mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Strut top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 60,050 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 55,029 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 55,029 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 50,612 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 50,612 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 46,965 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 46,960 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 44,074 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall shows signs of run flat 165/60/15

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 44,074 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall shows signs of run flat 165/60/15

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 37,885 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Slight play in both front strut top mountings

Pass 4 Jan 2018 32,051 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 24,682 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 24,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/60/15 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 18,147 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 12,802 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 JNV is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Green with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 JNV, 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 JNV registered?

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

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