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YT11 TZE

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,961 mi
Last recorded96,961 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT11 TZE
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 96,961 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 84,230 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 76,708 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective ( Hanger Broken ) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive ( Sump Plug ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 68,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 60,500 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2022 60,500 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 52,013 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 45,578 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 45,418 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 38,972 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 38,972 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 32,286 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 32,286 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 28,532 miles

n/sf tyre tread cracking up 49/03 o/sf tyre 06/04 old tyres

Pass 18 Mar 2016 24,767 miles

f/tyres low tread rear brakes squealing

Pass 28 Mar 2015 22,454 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 17,530 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 17,530 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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YT11 TZE is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Red 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 YT11 TZE, 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 YT11 TZE registered?

YT11 TZE is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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