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WK61 BHL

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,187 mi
Last recorded89,187 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK61 BHL
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 89,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 86,152 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 86,136 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 80,575 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 71,971 miles

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

rear exhaust clamp corroded

rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2021 67,763 miles

Offside Rear parking brake efficiency low

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 67,760 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear parking brake efficiency low

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 57,440 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 52,684 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack casing plug (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 46,929 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 46,929 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 40,561 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 31,509 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 29,764 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 23,523 miles

Offside Rear 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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WK61 BHL is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WK61 BHL, 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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WK61 BHL is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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