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2011 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,832 mi
Last recorded78,832 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 WLK
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 78,832 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 78,832 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 69,092 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 69,092 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 67,038 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill been patch welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill been patch welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 67,034 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill been patch welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill been patch welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 64,596 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 61,685 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres wearing more on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre pressure low

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 61,685 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres wearing more on inner edge

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

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

Offside Front tyre pressure low

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 58,196 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2020 58,196 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to burst brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 54,753 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 54,753 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 52,743 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 52,743 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 42,612 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 38,751 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 38,751 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 29,445 miles

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

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

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

nearside front wiper poor

Pass 18 Mar 2014 23,960 miles

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

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 WLK is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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