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ST61 JYZ

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Green Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

54,786 mi
Last recorded54,786 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST61 JYZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 54,786 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Steering box has seepage rack (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front power steering pipe corroding

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

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

under side of vehicle corroding

Fail 21 Apr 2026 54,786 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative switch connection rectified (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Brake valve leaking pipe on abs pump loose (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage rack (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front power steering pipe corroding

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

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

under side of vehicle corroding

Pass 23 Apr 2025 49,645 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 49,591 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF and OSF and NSR and OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 48,902 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 47,825 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 44,854 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 44,851 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 43,974 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes on vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 43,973 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes on vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 39,804 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2020 39,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge on inside of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked around edge of tyre and tread depth on limits (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2018 28,741 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 25,012 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 21,735 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 18,056 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 14,046 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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ST61 JYZ is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Green with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JYZ, 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 ST61 JYZ registered?

ST61 JYZ is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 16 December 2011.

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The MOT history for ST61 JYZ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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