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YK11 SYC

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

76,587 mi
Last recorded76,587 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK11 SYC
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 76,587 miles

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

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

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 69,028 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2025 69,028 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mounts excessive play Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 63,543 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 57,108 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front & Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 54,913 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 52,477 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 47,163 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 42,937 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 42,937 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 36,234 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 30,105 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 16,673 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 16,673 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 12,877 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 9,506 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 7,113 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 SYC is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Black with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SYC, 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 SYC registered?

YK11 SYC is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 20 April 2011.

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