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SH61 JVJ

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

45,101 mi
Last recorded45,101 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 JVJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 45,101 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 40,894 miles

Oil leak Engine has oil leak from rear of Engine Block ( Probably Rear Main Oil Seal). ()

Fail 6 Mar 2018 40,864 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Both Front Headlamps Do Not Produce a Beam Pattern! (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working Main Beam Tell-Tale stays on, even on Dipped Beam! (1.7.4c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak Engine has oil leak from rear of Engine Block ( Probably Rear Main Oil Seal). ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 36,017 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Jan 2017 35,311 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 33,545 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Oct 2016 33,545 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Nov 2015 24,072 miles

child seat fitted

front pads low

Fail 7 Nov 2015 24,072 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted

front pads low

Pass 14 Nov 2014 17,800 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 14 Nov 2014 17,800 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

front number plate cracked

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 JVJ is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Black with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 JVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SH61 JVJ?

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What year was SH61 JVJ registered?

SH61 JVJ is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 15 November 2011.

Is SH61 JVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH61 JVJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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