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Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,206 cc

LR61 DTYMOT history

LR61 DTY is a black petrol Chevrolet Spark first used on 1 Sept 2011. Its MOT expired on 13 Jan 2025 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 105,232 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2025.

LR61 DTY black Chevrolet Spark – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Chevrolet Spark, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Jan 2025
Mileage
105,232 mi
At MOT on 3 Jan 2025
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,343 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 DTY
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 13 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Jan 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR61 DTY was last recorded at 105,232 miles on 3 Jan 2025, 10,420 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,812 miles · 5 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
10,420 miles
Average per year
7,343 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,232 miles
  • 2024 – 94,812 miles
  • 2023 – 86,605 miles
  • 2022 – 81,934 miles
  • 2021 – 81,921 miles
  • 2020 – 77,206 miles
  • 2019 – 67,245 miles
  • 2018 – 54,739 miles
  • 2017 – 48,703 miles
  • 2016 – 46,188 miles
  • 2015 – 35,065 miles
  • 2014 – 29,758 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail105,232 miles
  • MajorBrake pipe likely to become detached or damaged main front to rear compression fitting fitted (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
  • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged compression fitting fitted (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged compression fitting fitted (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth rear shocks corroded

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Little reserve travel on parking brake

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 24 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail105,232 miles (+10,420)11 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,232 miles
    Test number
    760270406505
    • MajorBrake pipe likely to become detached or damaged main front to rear compression fitting fitted (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged compression fitting fitted (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged compression fitting fitted (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocks corroded

  2. Pass94,812 miles (+8,207)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    94,812 miles
    Test number
    700424391424
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass86,605 miles (+70)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    86,605 miles
    Test number
    742827408345
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCompression joint fitted to brake pipes

  4. Fail86,535 miles (+4,601)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,535 miles
    Test number
    788710451535
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small one to cylinder and main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass81,934 miles (+13)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    81,934 miles
    Test number
    736003379840
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail81,921 miles (+4,715)5 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,921 miles
    Test number
    360947797671
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front dip beam poor image
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass77,206 miles (+9,961)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    77,206 miles
    Test number
    354820365453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass67,245 miles (+12,506)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    67,245 miles
    Test number
    903489170562
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass54,739 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    54,739 miles
    Test number
    250675673395
    • AdvisoryLittle reserve travel on parking brake
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Fail54,739 miles (+6,036)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,739 miles
    Test number
    797201999894
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLittle reserve travel on parking brake
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

  11. Pass48,703 miles (+2,515)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    48,703 miles
    Test number
    128078701800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,188 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    46,188 miles
    Test number
    877235844587
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail46,188 miles (+11,123)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,188 miles
    Test number
    201771165822
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass35,065 miles (+5,307)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    35,065 miles
    Test number
    780660242898
    • Advisory165/65/15 tyres fitted on rear and 165/60/15 on front

  15. Fail29,758 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,758 miles
    Test number
    728207264246
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteAir filter intake pipe split

  16. Pass29,758 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    29,758 miles
    Test number
    885897064298
    • NoteAir filter intake pipe split

Questions about LR61 DTY

Does LR61 DTY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR61 DTY expired on 13 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR61 DTY?
The MOT on LR61 DTY expired on 13 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR61 DTY done?
LR61 DTY was recorded at 105,232 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2025, an average of 7,343 miles a year.
Has LR61 DTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 DTY has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LR61 DTY 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 DTY find?
LR61 DTY failed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2025 with 11 major defects and 5 advisories: brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged main front to rear compression fitting fitted; front service brake excessively fluctuating; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link, and 13 more.

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