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SP61 URB

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,295 mi
Last recorded33,295 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 URB
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 33,295 miles

suspension components corrodded

Fail 8 Dec 2025 33,295 miles

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

suspension components corrodded

Pass 26 Nov 2024 31,330 miles

Central EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH N/S AND O/S CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 29,985 miles

FREEPLAY IN HANDBRAKE LEVER. (MAY REQIRE ADJUSTMENT

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 29,985 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended HAS DOG LEAD ATTACHMENT STUCK INSIDE (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure TYRE BADLY SPLIT BETWEEN TREAD AND ON SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FREEPLAY IN HANDBRAKE LEVER. (MAY REQIRE ADJUSTMENT

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER ALSO ON 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 28,265 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 28,262 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 25,605 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 25,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked and cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 21,970 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 21,967 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (REAR SECT) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 17,965 miles

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

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

Offside Front slight play top strut mount

Pass 15 Aug 2018 12,912 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 12,907 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 11,374 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 9,835 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Aug 2015 8,111 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 5,655 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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SP61 URB is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SP61 URB, 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 SP61 URB registered?

SP61 URB is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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