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YT61 XWC

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,257 mi
Last recorded96,257 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2026 96,257 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements bent and exposing sharp edges (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

boot lid exterior handle missing unable to open boot from outside vehicle

Pass 23 Jul 2025 90,559 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2025 90,558 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 78,527 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 78,527 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2023 69,363 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 63,654 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 63,654 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rears 165/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2021 61,091 miles
Fail 31 May 2021 61,091 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 58,905 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 58,905 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 55,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 55,559 miles

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety engine oil leaking directly onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective front blades split but clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 52,146 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front tyres wearing on shoulders

both rear tyres cracked

signs of oil leak on front of engine

Fail 10 Mar 2018 52,146 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on shoulders

both rear tyres cracked

signs of oil leak on front of engine

Pass 11 Mar 2017 48,128 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres perished and cracking

oil leak from upper engine area

Pass 12 Mar 2016 43,742 miles

oil leak from front of engine area

Pass 13 Mar 2015 36,078 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 34,537 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 XWC is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XWC, 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 XWC is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 10 October 2011.

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