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Red · Petrol · 2011 · 995 cc

LM61 YPLMOT history

LM61 YPL is a red petrol Chevrolet Spark first used on 16 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 103,016 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

LM61 YPL red Chevrolet Spark – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Chevrolet Spark, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
103,016 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,874 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 YPL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Spark
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
16 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 YPL was last recorded at 103,016 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 45 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
102,971 miles · 17 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
45 miles
Average per year
6,874 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,016 miles
  • 2025 – 87,530 miles
  • 2024 – 79,393 miles
  • 2023 – 75,206 miles
  • 2022 – 70,728 miles
  • 2021 – 65,614 miles
  • 2020 – 40,415 miles
  • 2018 – 49,805 miles
  • 2017 – 41,432 miles
  • 2016 – 33,332 miles
  • 2015 – 28,940 miles
  • 2014 – 24,664 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,016 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded at rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded at rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on both edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mount adrift

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked/perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,016 miles (+45)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    103,016 miles
    Test number
    115607011442
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail102,971 miles (+15,441)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,971 miles
    Test number
    255941744766
    • DangerousBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCoil spring fractured or broken nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel nearside rear (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak overheating
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear 1.6mm edges (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass87,530 miles (+80)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    87,530 miles
    Test number
    542206487361
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mount adrift (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil on minimum
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

  4. Fail87,450 miles (+8,057)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,450 miles
    Test number
    351863638858
    • MajorNearside Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mount adrift (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil on minimum
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

  5. Pass79,393 miles (+4,187)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    79,393 miles
    Test number
    796149565947
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken but secure (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass75,206 miles (+56)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    75,206 miles
    Test number
    961557812855
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Fail75,150 miles (+4,422)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,150 miles
    Test number
    153426112784
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass70,728 miles (+5,114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    70,728 miles
    Test number
    998572471314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

  9. Pass65,614 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    65,614 miles
    Test number
    634332559505
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Fail65,600 miles (+25,185)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,600 miles
    Test number
    664873979001
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass40,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    40,415 miles
    Test number
    704630805779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail58,623 miles (+8,818)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,623 miles
    Test number
    928309683822
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass49,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    49,805 miles
    Test number
    997971061908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail49,804 miles (+8,372)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,804 miles
    Test number
    627378545014
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure plate broken (0.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass41,432 miles (+8,100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    41,432 miles
    Test number
    102683206141
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass33,332 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    33,332 miles
    Test number
    351418924647
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  17. Fail33,332 miles (+4,392)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,332 miles
    Test number
    381488397607
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  18. Pass28,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    28,940 miles
    Test number
    316607764596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail28,940 miles (+4,276)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,940 miles
    Test number
    439712440761
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass24,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    24,664 miles
    Test number
    556927334381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 YPL

Does LM61 YPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 YPL is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 YPL?
The MOT on LM61 YPL is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 YPL done?
LM61 YPL was recorded at 103,016 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 6,874 miles a year.
Has LM61 YPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 YPL has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LM61 YPL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LM61 YPL find?
LM61 YPL passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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