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WK61 BJV

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Green Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

99,327 mi
Last recorded99,327 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK61 BJV
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 99,327 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Engine Belt Squaling

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 96,233 miles

Exhaust flexi deterioration

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Apr 2024 93,103 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 93,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 90,802 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS&OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody suspension components covered in undersealant.

Pass 24 Jan 2022 86,917 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rusty

slight play in both front suspension top mounts

Fail 24 Jan 2022 86,917 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))

exhaust rusty

slight play in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 11 Feb 2021 81,974 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 81,974 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 81,974 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 77,438 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 77,438 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 73,402 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Fail 18 Feb 2019 73,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 67,504 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 58,043 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 43,694 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 43,694 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 25,125 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 BJV is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Green with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BJV, 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 WK61 BJV registered?

WK61 BJV is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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