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WR61 TEJ

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

66,689 mi
Last recorded66,689 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR61 TEJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 66,689 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2026 66,689 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 57,081 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 47,263 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 46,394 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

slight play in both front strut tops

Pass 16 Nov 2021 45,388 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 45,387 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 44,577 miles

General corrosion

Fail 12 Nov 2020 44,575 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

General corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2019 42,883 miles

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))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 42,883 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 39,865 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 39,865 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 38,018 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 38,018 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 32,874 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 32,874 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 32,293 miles

Offside Rear tyre on 2mm: advise to replace soon

Pass 12 Nov 2014 30,456 miles

high parking brake travel

slight rear brake imbalance

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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WR61 TEJ is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Red with a 995cc 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 WR61 TEJ, 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 WR61 TEJ registered?

WR61 TEJ is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 30 December 2011.

Is WR61 TEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR61 TEJ shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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