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SH61 XKW

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Green Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,319 mi
Last recorded76,319 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 XKW
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 76,319 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip centre offside of screen less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn bald tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 74,836 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front both abs rings corroded

Front windscreen chipped

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 74,834 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front both abs rings corroded

Front windscreen chipped

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 70,673 miles

Nearside Rear tail pipe short but fumes not entering car

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 79,672 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flex to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1656515 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from cylinder to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tail pipe short but fumes not entering car

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 58,917 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 53,215 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 53,215 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel hose insecure filler neck to tank (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 47,654 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Nov 2018 47,654 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Nov 2017 42,242 miles

O/S FRONT TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR AT REAT (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 36,759 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 36,719 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 31,820 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 25,111 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 25,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 XKW is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Green with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 XKW, 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 XKW registered?

SH61 XKW is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 16 December 2011.

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