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YK61 BDU

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,585 mi
Last recorded70,585 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2021
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK61 BDU
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2021 70,585 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 70,585 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2021 70,546 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front and rear bumpers damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2020 62,225 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 60,784 miles

Front bumper damaged

Front number plate cracked and distorted but still readable

Nearside Front shock absorber top mount slight play

Offside Front shock absorber top mount slight play

Offside Front wing mirror casing missing

Rear (BOTH) tyres slight cracking

exhaust mounts corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2019 60,784 miles

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

Front bumper damaged

Front number plate cracked and distorted but still readable

Nearside Front shock absorber top mount slight play

Offside Front shock absorber top mount slight play

Offside Front wing mirror casing missing

Rear (BOTH) tyres slight cracking

exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2018 53,670 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall damaged advise replacement

Fail 3 Oct 2018 53,670 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner brake pads low, strongly advise replacement

Front Inner heavy wear to front brake disc's advise replacement

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall damaged advise replacement

Pass 3 Oct 2017 46,945 miles

Front (BOTH) brake pads 50% also brake discs slight lipped

Fail 3 Oct 2017 46,945 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (BOTH) ns-os 165/60/15 (4.1.D.1a)

Front (BOTH) brake pads 50% also brake discs slight lipped

Pass 9 Sep 2016 40,295 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges & have slight splitting

Both rear tyres have slight cracking on outer tread edges

Fail 5 Sep 2016 40,259 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges & have slight splitting

Both rear tyres have slight cracking on outer tread edges

Pass 22 Sep 2015 32,851 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 24,644 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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YK61 BDU is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 YK61 BDU, 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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YK61 BDU is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 1 October 2011.

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