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YR61 TWP

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Green Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

68,203 mi
Last recorded68,203 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 TWP
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 68,203 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 68,203 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2025 67,123 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 67,123 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 66,621 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 66,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 65,771 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 65,771 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 64,921 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 64,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 64,032 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 64,032 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 63,210 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess deteriorated bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

slight play in n/s/f shocker top mount

Fail 28 Feb 2020 63,210 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess deteriorated bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

slight play in n/s/f shocker top mount

Pass 1 Mar 2019 62,105 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 53,643 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2017 40,758 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 34,386 miles

child seats fitted , unable to check main belts

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

items affecting drivers view

Pass 23 Apr 2015 26,182 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Mar 2014 16,667 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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YR61 TWP is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Green with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YR61 TWP, 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 YR61 TWP registered?

YR61 TWP is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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