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YS61 LWU

2011 Chevrolet Spark

White Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

78,189 mi
Last recorded78,189 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 LWU
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 78,189 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 78,189 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 72,978 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 72,978 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 71,016 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 71,016 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 66,470 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 61,533 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 61,482 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 58,280 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 58,279 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2019 54,026 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 50,259 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 50,259 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 47,446 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 47,445 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 33,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside and inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 22,832 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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YS61 LWU is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in White with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YS61 LWU, 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 YS61 LWU registered?

YS61 LWU is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 30 December 2011.

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