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SH61 VNW

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Silver Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

170,899 mi
Last recorded170,899 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 VNW
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 170,899 miles

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

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 29 Oct 2022 170,893 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 158,570 miles

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

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

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 23 Oct 2021 158,570 miles

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

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

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

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 7 Nov 2020 151,303 miles

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

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 2 Nov 2019 143,406 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 132,445 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers fitted.

Pass 20 Nov 2017 126,729 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine oil sump corroded and leaking

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 126,729 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine oil sump corroded and leaking

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 103,313 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 103,313 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 82,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 82,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 60,792 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 VNW is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Silver with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 VNW, 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 VNW registered?

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

Is SH61 VNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH61 VNW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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