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YJ11 WPV

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,330 mi
Last recorded114,330 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ11 WPV
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 114,330 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 96,544 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 96,544 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 96,313 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 78,868 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated sticking slightly (3.1 (c))

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

Front slight play to both side strut top mounts

Offside Front seat belt buckle sticking slightly

Fail 12 Mar 2022 78,454 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexy pipe blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to off side rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated sticking slightly (3.1 (c))

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

Front slight play to both side strut top mounts

Offside Front seat belt buckle sticking slightly

Pass 26 Feb 2021 62,691 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 59,264 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 54,466 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 47,424 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 40,335 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 31,179 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 31,179 miles

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 2 Mar 2015 24,792 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 24,792 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 17,921 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 17,921 miles

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

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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YJ11 WPV is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YJ11 WPV, 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 YJ11 WPV registered?

YJ11 WPV is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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