2011 Chevrolet Spark 1.0L Petrol · OY61 KFW
2011 Chevrolet Spark (1.0L, petrol). First registered 22 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 75,679 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- CHEVROLET SPARK
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,679 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
OY61 KFW Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2023
- 75,679 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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Known faults for Chevrolet Spark
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
OY61 KFW Mileage History
- 30/08/202275,676 mi
- 07/07/202375,679 mi+3 mi
- 07/07/202375,679 mi
Average of roughly 4 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
OY61 KFW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Chevrolet Spark (OY61 KFW) between August 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Common Problems: CHEVROLET SPARK
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Coolant Expansion Tank Cracks(Moderate)
The plastic coolant tank can develop hairline cracks, leading to slow coolant loss and potential overheating.
- CVT Transmission Shudder and Hesitation(Serious)
The CVT automatic transmission develops shuddering during acceleration, particularly between 20-40 mph. The belt can slip and the transmission may eventually fail completely.
- Ignition Coil and Spark Plug Failure(Moderate)
The 1.0L and 1.2L engines are prone to premature ignition coil failure, causing misfires. Heat soak in the tight engine bay accelerates coil degradation.
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- Coolant Expansion Tank CracksModerate
The plastic coolant tank can develop hairline cracks, leading to slow coolant loss and potential overheating.
- CVT Transmission Shudder and HesitationSerious
The CVT automatic transmission develops shuddering during acceleration, particularly between 20-40 mph. The belt can slip and the transmission may eventually fail completely.
- Ignition Coil and Spark Plug FailureModerate
The 1.0L and 1.2L engines are prone to premature ignition coil failure, causing misfires. Heat soak in the tight engine bay accelerates coil degradation.
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