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SH61 VLJ

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

61,441 mi
Last recorded61,441 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 61,441 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 61,438 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 59,673 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 59,669 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 58,412 miles

Central Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 58,409 miles

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

Central Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 56,928 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 55,739 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top strut mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top strut mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 55,739 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system After Flexi (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top strut mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top strut mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 51,641 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 46,749 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 41,517 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 35,388 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 28,965 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 23,398 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 18,779 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 13,642 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 VLJ is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Black with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VLJ, 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 VLJ registered?

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

Is SH61 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH61 VLJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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