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BV61 NWS

2011 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

77,521 mi
Last recorded77,521 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Spark48,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 NWS
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 77,521 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroding on joints and mountings

Pass 3 Feb 2025 73,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroding on joints and mountings

Pass 2 Feb 2024 69,945 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust centre to rear silencer joint heavily corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2024 69,945 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust centre to rear silencer joint heavily corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2023 66,662 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroding, centre to rear silencer joint heavily corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2022 62,619 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all exhaust system corroding

Pass 20 Jan 2021 60,237 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroding on joints and mountings

Pass 21 Jan 2020 57,551 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to flexi hose corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroding on joints and mountings

Fail 21 Jan 2020 57,551 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to flexi hose corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroding on joints and mountings

Pass 21 Jan 2019 53,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged offside glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust heavily corroded on joints and mountings

Fail 21 Jan 2019 53,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged offside glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

exhaust heavily corroded on joints and mountings

Pass 16 Jan 2018 50,712 miles

all exhaust system corroding

Fail 16 Jan 2018 50,712 miles

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

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

all exhaust system corroding

Pass 25 Jan 2017 46,939 miles

exhaust corroding

Fail 24 Jan 2017 46,939 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 16 Feb 2016 42,164 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 42,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working Both lower lamps (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 38,192 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)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 28,707 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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BV61 NWS is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BV61 NWS, 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 BV61 NWS registered?

BV61 NWS is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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