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Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,206 cc

LR61 EMXMOT history

LR61 EMX is a black petrol Chevrolet Spark first used on 5 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 22 MOT tests, with 122,727 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

LR61 EMX black Chevrolet Spark – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Chevrolet Spark, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
122,727 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
12 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,090 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 EMX
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
5 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 EMX was last recorded at 122,727 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 4,248 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,479 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,248 miles
Average per year
7,090 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,727 miles
  • 2024 – 118,479 miles
  • 2023 – 110,711 miles
  • 2022 – 103,994 miles
  • 2021 – 98,146 miles
  • 2020 – 93,048 miles
  • 2019 – 86,909 miles
  • 2018 – 74,867 miles
  • 2017 – 61,704 miles
  • 2016 – 52,644 miles
  • 2015 – 48,581 miles
  • 2014 – 44,626 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,727 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Engine sump corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,727 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    122,727 miles
    Test number
    406380536854
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail122,724 miles (+4,245)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,724 miles
    Test number
    224952259718
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass118,479 miles (+7,768)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    118,479 miles
    Test number
    695872052198
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexi joint. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass110,711 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    110,711 miles
    Test number
    124953020202
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine sump corroded

  5. Fail110,705 miles (+6,711)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,705 miles
    Test number
    995670934011
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine sump corroded

  6. Pass103,994 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    103,994 miles
    Test number
    346630510620
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine sump corroded

  7. Fail103,984 miles (+5,838)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,984 miles
    Test number
    619452629437
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine sump corroded

  8. Pass98,146 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    98,146 miles
    Test number
    447287899888
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySump corroded

  9. Fail98,146 miles (+5,098)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,146 miles
    Test number
    827968976552
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySump corroded

  10. Pass93,048 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    93,048 miles
    Test number
    363274497450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail93,048 miles (+6,139)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,048 miles
    Test number
    831434232093
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass86,909 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    86,909 miles
    Test number
    661153046930
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail86,898 miles (+12,031)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,898 miles
    Test number
    686601811245
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass74,867 miles (+13,163)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    74,867 miles
    Test number
    568649084682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,704 miles (+9,060)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    61,704 miles
    Test number
    828281058705
    • Advisory25% imbalance on rear brake application
    • Advisory28% imbalance on front brake application
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  16. Pass52,644 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    52,644 miles
    Test number
    885394727760
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Fail52,644 miles (+4,063)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,644 miles
    Test number
    174131881156
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass48,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    48,581 miles
    Test number
    769932440813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail48,581 miles (+3,955)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,581 miles
    Test number
    597647770473
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Fail44,626 miles2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,626 miles
    Test number
    497753944396
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass44,626 miles (+5)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    44,626 miles
    Test number
    899023944343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  22. Fail44,621 miles4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,621 miles
    Test number
    797058934303
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges

Questions about LR61 EMX

Does LR61 EMX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 EMX is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR61 EMX?
The MOT on LR61 EMX is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR61 EMX done?
LR61 EMX was recorded at 122,727 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 7,090 miles a year.
Has LR61 EMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 EMX has failed 10 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LR61 EMX 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 EMX find?
LR61 EMX passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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