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SH61 JPY

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Green Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

97,669 mi
Last recorded97,669 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 97,669 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 97,521 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 87,472 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 77,684 miles

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

n/s/f brake slight bind

Pass 26 Nov 2021 70,277 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and Perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 70,277 miles

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

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and Perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 70,076 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

nearside front tyre bald on both edges and deep cuts on outer sidewall

offside front tyre bald on outer edge and on 3 mm

offside rear tyre perishing

play in nearside top suspension mounting

Pass 2 Nov 2020 65,894 miles

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

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

Front Flexi is damaged

Nearside Front Tyre is starting to wear on edges

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

Offside Front Tyre is starting to wear on edges

Offside Rear Tyre is starting to wear on edges

Fail 27 Oct 2020 65,791 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Flexi is damaged

Nearside Front Tyre is starting to wear on edges

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

Offside Front Tyre is starting to wear on edges

Offside Rear Tyre is starting to wear on edges

Pass 23 Oct 2019 59,127 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess cracking in rubber slightly (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 59,127 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess cracking in rubber slightly (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 53,260 miles

both rear brakes binding

coolant topped up before test, was below minimum level

exhaust center box / back box joint corroding

exhaust system blowing slightly at flexible pipe

front number plate cracked

nearside and offside track rod end boot damp

nearside rear seat belt webbing damaged

significant imbalance on front brakes

washer jets poor aim but sufficient water contacts screen

Fail 27 Oct 2018 53,260 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

both rear brakes binding

coolant topped up before test, was below minimum level

exhaust center box / back box joint corroding

exhaust system blowing slightly at flexible pipe

front number plate cracked

nearside and offside track rod end boot damp

nearside rear seat belt webbing damaged

significant imbalance on front brakes

washer jets poor aim but sufficient water contacts screen

Pass 27 Oct 2017 45,732 miles

Offside Rear seat belt has slight damage

slight play in front top mounts

Pass 28 Oct 2016 37,001 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes cracking

both rear shockers damp

Pass 26 Oct 2015 28,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ONLY JUST PASSED MOT (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 28,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ONLY JUST PASSED MOT (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 19,658 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 JPY is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Green with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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