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YC11 HYW

2011 Chevrolet Spark

White Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

27,977 mi
Last recorded27,977 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC11 HYW
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 27,977 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 26,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.01mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 23,904 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 23,904 miles

Horn not working PRS (7.7 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 20,082 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 16,414 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 13,648 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 13,648 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 13,527 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 13,522 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 11,844 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 11,842 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 11,013 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 10,202 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 9,056 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 8,849 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 6,826 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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YC11 HYW is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in White with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YC11 HYW, 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 YC11 HYW registered?

YC11 HYW is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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