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YR61 TXA

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,407 mi
Last recorded55,407 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 TXA
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 55,407 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 50,261 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 46,662 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust fractured and leaking at flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy Leaking at flexy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 41,386 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 41,385 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit (2mm remaining) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inside edge and worn close to legal limit (2mm remaining) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit (3mm remaining) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 35,798 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 31,203 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 31,203 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 150,262 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 23,297 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 23,293 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 23,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 15,200 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 12,931 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 8,645 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 TXA is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YR61 TXA, 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 TXA registered?

YR61 TXA is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 8 October 2011.

Is YR61 TXA safe to buy?

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