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YT61 XVS

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Red Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

68,905 mi
Last recorded68,905 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT61 XVS
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 68,905 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 66,772 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 66,772 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 65,716 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Flexi section

Flexi section exhaust deteriorated

Fail 6 Aug 2024 65,716 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Flexi section

Flexi section exhaust deteriorated

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 63,741 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Flexi section exhaust deteriorated

Fail 8 Aug 2023 63,741 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust mounting defective Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Flexi section exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2022 61,646 miles

Flexi section exhaust deteriorated/hanger insecure

Pass 12 Aug 2021 60,190 miles

Flexi Exhaust Deteriorated & Hanger Snapped. System Still Supported

Fail 12 Aug 2021 60,190 miles

Flexi Exhaust Deteriorated & Hanger Snapped. System Still Supported

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 57,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tread Depth & Worn Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm Tread Depth & Worn Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tread Depth & Worn Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tread Depth & Worn Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 54,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth & worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 53,167 miles

Flexi section exhaust hanger snapped but system still adequately supported

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2018 53,167 miles

Flexi section exhaust hanger snapped but system still adequately supported

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 50,990 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 41,796 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 38,576 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 28,172 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 XVS is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Red with a 1,206cc 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 YT61 XVS, 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 YT61 XVS registered?

YT61 XVS is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 24 September 2011.

Is YT61 XVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT61 XVS shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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