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SH61 VUR

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Silver Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,732 mi
Last recorded69,732 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 69,732 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 63,805 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 58,197 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 58,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 53,122 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2022 50,391 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2022 50,391 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (inner sidewall ) marked in yellow) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm both edges + tyre cracks 165/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 48,974 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2020 48,974 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

sump excessively corroded/weeping oil

Pass 15 Jul 2019 44,642 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 44,642 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 36,518 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 36,518 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure hanger split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65/R14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65/R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 29,899 miles

advise minor rusting rear brake pipe

Pass 9 Nov 2016 24,697 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 18,592 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 14,387 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 VUR is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Silver 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 VUR, 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 VUR registered?

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

Is SH61 VUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH61 VUR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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