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YR11 ZBU

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,020 mi
Last recorded130,020 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR11 ZBU
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 130,020 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2025 130,019 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 117,889 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 117,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Bothsides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 103,030 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 88,802 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 81,809 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 72,919 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 72,919 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 58,511 miles

HAND BRAKE HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER EDGE CRACKING ROUND TYRE ALSO IS A WINTER TYRE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

REAR TYRES 155/70/14 WHICH IS ONE OF THE MANUFACTURE RECOMENDED TYRE SIZES . FRONT TYRES 165/70/14 NOT ONE OF THE MANUFACTURE RECOMENDATIONS BUT CLEARENCES ARE FINE

Fail 13 Jun 2019 58,511 miles

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

HAND BRAKE HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER EDGE CRACKING ROUND TYRE ALSO IS A WINTER TYRE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

REAR TYRES 155/70/14 WHICH IS ONE OF THE MANUFACTURE RECOMENDED TYRE SIZES . FRONT TYRES 165/70/14 NOT ONE OF THE MANUFACTURE RECOMENDATIONS BUT CLEARENCES ARE FINE

Pass 15 Jun 2018 50,653 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 48,232 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2017 48,232 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 41,256 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 35,128 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 26,526 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 24,879 miles

Nearside Rear 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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YR11 ZBU is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2011 Chevrolet Spark models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 48,107 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YR11 ZBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR11 ZBU registered?

YR11 ZBU is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 26 April 2011.

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