2011 Chevrolet Spark 1.2L Petrol · YP61 MXJ
2011 Chevrolet Spark (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 125,652 miles. MOT valid until 11 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- CHEVROLET SPARK
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,652 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YP61 MXJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2025
- 125,652 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
YP61 MXJ Mileage History
- 28/09/202296,593 mi
- 12/10/202296,875 mi+282 mi
- 12/09/2023107,152 mi+10,277 mi
- 12/09/2024118,587 mi+11,435 mi
- 10/10/2025125,652 mi+7,065 mi
Average of roughly 9,579 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YP61 MXJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Chevrolet Spark (YP61 MXJ) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure 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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