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YA11 BDE

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Green Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

91,093 mi
Last recorded91,093 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA11 BDE
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 91,093 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 91,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 91,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension beam axle showing corrosion

exhaust corroded

underside and front and rear suspension showing corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2024 89,555 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear beam axle showing corrosion

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

exhaust badly corroded

underside and front and rear suspension showing corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2023 88,249 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension and underside showing corrosion

Fail 10 Oct 2023 88,249 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to light not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension and underside showing corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2022 86,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155 80r13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

coolant level was very low

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension and underside showing corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2021 85,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155 80r13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

front and rear suspension and underside showing corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2020 83,805 miles

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

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

both rear shockabsorbers outer body corroded

exhaust system corroded

front suspension components and front to rear underbody corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2020 83,805 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering rack gaiter insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

both rear shockabsorbers outer body corroded

exhaust system corroded

front suspension components and front to rear underbody corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2019 82,370 miles

Exaust system corroded

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter holding clip loose

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorber x2 rears have corrosion on casing

Under body corroded, underseal protector covering components

Fail 3 Apr 2019 82,361 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Exaust system corroded

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter holding clip loose

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorber x2 rears have corrosion on casing

Under body corroded, underseal protector covering components

Pass 17 Apr 2018 81,090 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 77,363 miles

Evidence of grease at front track rod end(s)

Front exhaust mount corroded and separated - not affecting security of exhaust.

Pass 15 Jul 2016 73,229 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 73,229 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/80/13t (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 68,280 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 68,280 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

handbrake taking high

Fail 17 Aug 2015 68,280 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

handbrake taking high

Pass 12 Sep 2014 62,583 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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YA11 BDE is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Green with a 995cc 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 YA11 BDE, 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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YA11 BDE is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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