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SH61 JOA

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Green Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,870 mi
Last recorded88,870 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 88,870 miles

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

all tyres are cracking

Fail 16 Aug 2023 88,870 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 84,407 miles

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

both front shocker top bearings have slight play

Pass 13 Aug 2021 77,773 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 67,544 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 67,544 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side poor effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side poor effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 63,364 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 58,964 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 51,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 45,027 miles

Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance both sides (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes are slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Lower Bumper insecure ()

Pass 23 Oct 2015 39,461 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 29,675 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 JOA is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Green with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JOA, 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 JOA registered?

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

Is SH61 JOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH61 JOA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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