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YG61 DMU

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Green Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,429 mi
Last recorded77,429 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG61 DMU
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 77,429 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front section of front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.5mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 77,350 miles

Nearside Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to rear brake pipe has no support under car as clips broken and in engine bay not clipped up at all. (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded excessively corroded inside engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front section of front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.5mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 71,033 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake very stiff to turn the wheel

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 64,285 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 64,242 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 58,229 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 58,229 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 52,752 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 52,752 miles

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 48,719 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 48,718 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2019 47,535 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2019 47,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 43,006 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 43,006 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 39,211 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust join is deteriorated

Fail 27 Oct 2017 39,211 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust join is deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2016 31,922 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 31,922 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Centre Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 24,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 11,970 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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YG61 DMU is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Green with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YG61 DMU, 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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YG61 DMU is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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