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SL61 HHB

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Green Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

85,891 mi
Last recorded85,891 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 HHB
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 85,891 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2025 78,939 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 78,803 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 73,433 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 73,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2023 65,429 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 65,343 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2022 57,765 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 57,765 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 50,928 miles

Front exhaust mounting broken

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 12 May 2021 50,795 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front exhaust mounting broken

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 May 2020 45,420 miles

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))

Offside 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))

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

Fail 14 May 2020 45,420 miles

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))

Offside 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))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 38,263 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 38,154 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 31,328 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 31,328 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 28,989 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 25,801 miles

rear tyres cracked on sidewalls

Fail 19 Sep 2016 25,800 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyres cracked on sidewalls

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 19,079 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 19,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 12,418 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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SL61 HHB is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Green with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 SL61 HHB, 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 SL61 HHB registered?

SL61 HHB is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 5 December 2011.

Is SL61 HHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL61 HHB shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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