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ST61 JXL

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Silver Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

63,419 mi
Last recorded63,419 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST61 JXL
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 63,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2025 63,419 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 52,547 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 52,547 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 47,589 miles

Exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 47,589 miles

Exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 44,809 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 44,809 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 43,501 miles

Slight play in both rear axle bushes

Fail 2 Nov 2021 43,499 miles

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

Slight play in both rear axle bushes

Pass 17 Nov 2020 42,083 miles

Front ABS rings o/s and n/s corroded

Front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated and bracket broken however system is still secure

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear o/s and n/s shock casings slightly corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2020 42,083 miles

Front ABS rings o/s and n/s corroded

Front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated and bracket broken however system is still secure

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear shock absorber casings corroded slightly o/s and n/s

Fail 9 Nov 2020 42,057 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also cut on outer wall 155-70-14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front ABS rings o/s and n/s corroded

Front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated and bracket broken however system is still secure

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear shock absorber casings corroded slightly o/s and n/s

Pass 11 Nov 2019 38,940 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated and bracket broken however system is still secure

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has small cut on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing close to wear bands and slightly perished around tread 155-70-14

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at rear of rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

fuel tank straps slightly corroded

sump slightly corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2019 38,940 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated and bracket broken however system is still secure

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam 472 bulb fitted (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has small cut on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing close to wear bands and slightly perished around tread 155-70-14

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at rear of rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

fuel tank straps slightly corroded

sump slightly corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2018 32,764 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 32,764 miles

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

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

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))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 25,566 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 25,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 15,291 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 12,468 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 9,062 miles

Nearside 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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ST61 JXL is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Silver with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 ST61 JXL, 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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ST61 JXL is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 15 November 2011.

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