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SH61 WUX

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,467 mi
Last recorded100,467 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 WUX
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 100,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2023 96,215 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Plus upper strut mount/bearing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 96,212 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Plus upper strut mount/bearing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively binding BOTH sides - unable to fully inspect rear wheel bearings (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Plus upper strut mount/bearing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 96,208 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi section also rear hangers broken held up with metal wire (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

power steering reservoir leaking fluid

Pass 12 Apr 2019 72,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm / devoid of tread replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

covers fitted

rear wiper blade

Fail 12 Apr 2019 72,558 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm / devoid of tread replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

covers fitted

rear wiper blade

Pass 29 Mar 2018 57,936 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 44,582 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 42,574 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 32,914 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 32,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 24,511 miles

offside rear tyre tread cracked and perished

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 WUX is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WUX, 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 WUX registered?

SH61 WUX is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 9 December 2011.

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