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SL61 HGU

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Silver Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

78,650 mi
Last recorded78,650 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 HGU
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 78,650 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 78,650 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 75,770 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 75,770 miles

Exhaust system insecure front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 72,679 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 72,679 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 69,159 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 66,605 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 64,617 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 57,130 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 48,140 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 38,685 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 28,090 miles

Offside Rear cracking in tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2016 24,796 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 18,866 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 13,695 miles

fornt tyres worn on edges

Fail 11 Nov 2014 13,695 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

fornt tyres worn on edges

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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SL61 HGU 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 76.5%.

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 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 SL61 HGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL61 HGU registered?

SL61 HGU is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is SL61 HGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL61 HGU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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