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SH61 JRV

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Green Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,306 mi
Last recorded70,306 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 70,306 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 70,306 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 58,543 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 50,336 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2023 50,336 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 40,759 miles
Fail 7 May 2022 40,753 miles

Central Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 38,997 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2021 38,997 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 34,937 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated and exhaust heavily corroded but not leaking on test.

Front Both tyres worn on shoulders.

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 31,633 miles

Exhaust hanger broken but exhaust is still secure.

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin A.s.a.p (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2019 31,633 miles

Exhaust hanger broken but exhaust is still secure.

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin A.s.a.p (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 27,211 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 23,839 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 19,115 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 14,531 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 10,564 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 JRV is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Green with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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