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YT61 XVY

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

59,349 mi
Last recorded59,349 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT61 XVY
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 59,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake backing plates (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust corroding

offside and nearside front brakes dragging slightly

Fail 5 Dec 2024 59,349 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake backing plates (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

exhaust corroding

offside and nearside front brakes dragging slightly

Pass 22 Jan 2024 57,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

offside and nearside rear brake backing plates corroding

offside front brake dragging slightly

offside steering rack arm corroding

Fail 22 Jan 2024 57,556 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended dog belt stuck in buckle (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

offside and nearside rear brake backing plates corroding

offside front brake dragging slightly

offside steering rack arm corroding

Pass 17 Jan 2023 55,649 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 53,570 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 53,570 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 52,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 52,340 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 50,817 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower wishbone outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 46,320 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 46,320 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 42,597 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 35,398 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 31,680 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 31,680 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 27,893 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracking

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 XVY is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YT61 XVY, 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 XVY registered?

YT61 XVY is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 22 December 2011.

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