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VK61 JPV

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Green Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

62,100 mi
Last recorded62,100 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 JPV
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 62,100 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 56,649 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 56,649 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 37,433 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 21,785 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 9 Jun 2023 21,785 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Jun 2022 14,055 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective blade torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 13,799 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective blade torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 8,700 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Dec 2019 8,499 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 8,499 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 7,572 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack on side wall

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack on side wall

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack on side wall

Pass 2 Nov 2017 6,817 miles

O/S/F, N/S/F, O/S/R & N/S/R Tyres age cracked

Pass 8 Nov 2016 5,932 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 5,047 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 4,203 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 4,203 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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VK61 JPV 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 VK61 JPV, 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 VK61 JPV registered?

VK61 JPV is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 4 November 2011.

Is VK61 JPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK61 JPV 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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