
Chevrolet Spark
Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,206 cc
LR61 DHGMOT history
LR61 DHG is a black petrol Chevrolet Spark first used on 1 Sept 2011. Its MOT expired on 5 Feb 2025 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 122,120 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Feb 2025
- Mileage
- 122,120 mi
- At MOT on 6 Feb 2024
- MOT tests
- 15
- 10 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,337 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR61 DHG
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Chevrolet
- Model
- Spark
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,206 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 1 Sept 2011
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Feb 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Feb 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR61 DHG was last recorded at 122,120 miles on 6 Feb 2024, 3,620 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 118,500 miles · 29 Nov 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 3,620 miles
- Average per year
- 8,337 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 122,120 miles
- 2022 – 118,500 miles
- 2021 – 118,035 miles
- 2020 – 114,531 miles
- 2019 – 111,527 miles
- 2018 – 99,564 miles
- 2017 – 87,546 miles
- 2016 – 73,814 miles
- 2015 – 60,069 miles
- 2014 – 44,698 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBoth Sides Inner & Outer Sills Corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust Corroded
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front & Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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.
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2018
Front and rear tyres difrent sizes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
15 tests since 24 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass122,120 miles (+3,620)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 122,120 miles
- Test number
- 942550183542
- AdvisoryBoth Sides Inner & Outer Sills Corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust Corroded
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front & Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass118,500 miles (+28)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 118,500 miles
- Test number
- 854470359139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,472 miles (+437)6 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,472 miles
- Test number
- 967611787972
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR PIPE (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass118,035 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 118,035 miles
- Test number
- 521720709339
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail118,032 miles (+3,501)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,032 miles
- Test number
- 289851843101
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass114,531 miles (+3,004)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 114,531 miles
- Test number
- 510858582248
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre close to legal limit
- AdvisorySlight corrosion to underside and exposed components
- AdvisorySlight free play at steering
Pass111,527 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 111,527 miles
- Test number
- 930650139367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,527 miles (+11,963)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,527 miles
- Test number
- 241458845526
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to cylender (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to cylender (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
Pass99,564 miles (+224)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 99,564 miles
- Test number
- 579201905963
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront and rear tyres difrent sizes
Fail99,340 miles (+11,794)2 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,340 miles
- Test number
- 449717200187
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront and rear tyres difrent sizes
Pass87,546 miles (+13,732)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 87,546 miles
- Test number
- 253917064386
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass73,814 miles (+139)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 73,814 miles
- Test number
- 689813008229
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail73,675 miles (+13,606)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,675 miles
- Test number
- 428195893535
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass60,069 miles (+15,371)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 60,069 miles
- Test number
- 271431501868
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,698 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 44,698 miles
- Test number
- 809747094253
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LR61 DHG
- Does LR61 DHG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR61 DHG expired on 5 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR61 DHG?
- The MOT on LR61 DHG expired on 5 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR61 DHG done?
- LR61 DHG was recorded at 122,120 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2024, an average of 8,337 miles a year.
- Has LR61 DHG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR61 DHG has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on LR61 DHG 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 LR61 DHG find?
- LR61 DHG passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2024 with 10 advisories: both sides inner & outer sills corroded; exhaust corroded; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 7 more.
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