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YT61 VDO

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

68,192 mi
Last recorded68,192 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT61 VDO
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 68,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 68,192 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 68,054 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 61,821 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 51,123 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 48,821 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 45,846 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Nearside Front strut top mounting worn

Offside Front strut top mounting worn

Fail 9 Oct 2020 45,846 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Nearside Front strut top mounting worn

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

Offside Front strut top mounting worn

Pass 14 Oct 2019 40,250 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 40,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 38,200 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 33,404 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 29,046 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 24,298 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 17,910 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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YT61 VDO is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YT61 VDO, 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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YT61 VDO is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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