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Chevrolet Spark

Blue · Petrol · 2011 · 1,206 cc

LR61 EPAMOT history

LR61 EPA is a blue petrol Chevrolet Spark first used on 5 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 81,980 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

LR61 EPA blue Chevrolet Spark – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Chevrolet Spark, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Sept 2027
Mileage
81,980 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,280 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 EPA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Spark
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,206 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
5 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 EPA was last recorded at 81,980 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 462 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,518 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
462 miles
Average per year
4,280 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,980 miles
  • 2025 – 81,518 miles
  • 2024 – 81,076 miles
  • 2023 – 80,690 miles
  • 2022 – 80,342 miles
  • 2021 – 79,874 miles
  • 2020 – 79,546 miles
  • 2019 – 78,542 miles
  • 2018 – 77,641 miles
  • 2017 – 73,478 miles
  • 2016 – 59,591 miles
  • 2015 – 44,651 miles
  • 2014 – 30,509 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,980 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top Shocker Mounting (5.3.2 (c))

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear ns and os

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,980 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    81,980 miles
    Test number
    413807537523
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top Shocker Mounting (5.3.2 (c))
  2. Fail81,980 miles (+462)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,980 miles
    Test number
    171448450664
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top Shocker Mounting (5.3.2 (c))
  3. Pass81,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    81,518 miles
    Test number
    499060692337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail81,518 miles (+442)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,518 miles
    Test number
    502671471908
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass81,076 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    81,076 miles
    Test number
    269320161561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail81,075 miles (+385)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,075 miles
    Test number
    770426947569
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass80,690 miles (+348)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    80,690 miles
    Test number
    772475605638
    • MinorNearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass80,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    80,342 miles
    Test number
    441140555177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail80,342 miles (+468)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,342 miles
    Test number
    344720845025
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass79,874 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    79,874 miles
    Test number
    507953889967
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear ns and os (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Fail79,866 miles (+320)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,866 miles
    Test number
    330716442305
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear ns and os (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Pass79,546 miles (+1,004)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    79,546 miles
    Test number
    761740014165
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder body has surface corrosion
  13. Pass78,542 miles (+901)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    78,542 miles
    Test number
    175429914961
    • AdvisoryFront Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Sticky bonnet catch or cable (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel Intermittent bind when turning with hand
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and small nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass77,641 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    77,641 miles
    Test number
    223743550522
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM Remaining (5.2.3 (e))
  15. Fail77,641 miles (+4,163)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,641 miles
    Test number
    206396637475
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM Remaining (5.2.3 (e))
  16. Pass73,478 miles (+13,887)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    73,478 miles
    Test number
    983965655109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,591 miles (+14,940)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    59,591 miles
    Test number
    530453425168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,651 miles (+14,142)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    44,651 miles
    Test number
    975469125280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    30,509 miles
    Test number
    387090834448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR61 EPA

Does LR61 EPA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 EPA is valid until 5 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR61 EPA?
The MOT on LR61 EPA is valid until 5 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR61 EPA done?
LR61 EPA was recorded at 81,980 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 4,280 miles a year.
Has LR61 EPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 EPA has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LR61 EPA 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 EPA find?
LR61 EPA passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top shocker mounting.

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