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WJ61 HGZ

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,177 mi
Last recorded55,177 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 HGZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 55,177 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 50,737 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 47,495 miles

play in n/s/f shock absorber bush

Pass 10 Mar 2022 45,404 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 39,846 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 39,846 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 36,096 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 32,980 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 32,980 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 25,663 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 19,073 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 16,649 miles

N/S/F TYRE NEARING LIMIT O/S/F TYRE NEARING LIMIT

Pass 29 Sep 2015 13,939 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs slightly lipping inner faces

Pass 8 Sep 2014 10,191 miles

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

Offside 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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WJ61 HGZ is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJ61 HGZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ61 HGZ registered?

WJ61 HGZ is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 22 September 2011.

Is WJ61 HGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ61 HGZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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