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WK61 BJU

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

109,171 mi
Last recorded109,171 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 109,171 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 109,168 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 101,374 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine & transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 96,316 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced rear bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced rear bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 96,302 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake inadequately mounted wheel cylinder (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced rear bush bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced rear bush bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 89,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 82,746 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 82,742 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 78,619 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2020 75,878 miles

Brake back plates corroding

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 75,878 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake back plates corroding

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 56,577 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 56,576 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 43,692 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 43,690 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Oct 2017 41,453 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 34,791 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 34,784 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 28,003 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 22,097 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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WK61 BJU is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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