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YK11 SYA

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

78,110 mi
Last recorded78,110 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK11 SYA
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 78,110 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 78,093 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi to drum (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To the rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi to drum (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To the flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 71,293 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 71,288 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 66,601 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 62,311 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 59,763 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 59,755 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 55,663 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 48,812 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 48,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 42,157 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 42,157 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 35,419 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 27,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 27,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 20,468 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 20,468 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)

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

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

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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YK11 SYA is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YK11 SYA, 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 YK11 SYA registered?

YK11 SYA is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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