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SH61 VUP

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Silver Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

52,382 mi
Last recorded52,382 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 52,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Oct 2025 52,382 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Oct 2024 45,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 45,098 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Door mirror. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 37,940 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion on suspension components.

Front Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 33,149 miles

Corrosion on suspension parts/hubs/brake calipers/ sub frame etc.

Front Two jubilee clips not fixed on ait intake pipe.

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 33,140 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on suspension parts/hubs/brake calipers/ sub frame etc.

Front Two jubilee clips not fixed on ait intake pipe.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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 cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 28,558 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 24,653 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 24,085 miles

cracks rear tyres

Pass 19 Oct 2016 21,334 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 17,573 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 13,363 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 VUP is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Silver with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VUP, 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 VUP registered?

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

Is SH61 VUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH61 VUP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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