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Green · Petrol · 2011 · 1,206 cc

LR61 OTJMOT history

LR61 OTJ is a green petrol Chevrolet Spark first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 132,340 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2025.

LR61 OTJ green Chevrolet Spark – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Sept 2026
Mileage
132,340 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,475 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 OTJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Spark
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,206 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 OTJ was last recorded at 132,340 miles on 30 Sept 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,340 miles · 27 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,475 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,340 miles
  • 2024 – 128,802 miles
  • 2023 – 123,974 miles
  • 2022 – 118,482 miles
  • 2021 – 116,196 miles
  • 2020 – 113,983 miles
  • 2019 – 111,903 miles
  • 2018 – 110,992 miles
  • 2017 – 92,544 miles
  • 2016 – 73,693 miles
  • 2015 – 57,946 miles
  • 2014 – 39,154 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,340 miles
  • MinorFront Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both side (4.2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged/slightly looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 2 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,340 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    132,340 miles
    Test number
    433175031670
    • MinorFront Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both side (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged/slightly loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail132,340 miles (+3,538)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,340 miles
    Test number
    484302263134
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both side (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged/slightly loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass128,802 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    128,802 miles
    Test number
    865483860031
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail128,802 miles (+4,828)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,802 miles
    Test number
    153294301349
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass123,974 miles (+5,492)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    123,974 miles
    Test number
    282341295949
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass118,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    118,482 miles
    Test number
    805207832508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail118,482 miles (+2,286)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,482 miles
    Test number
    832751224220
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass116,196 miles (+2,213)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    116,196 miles
    Test number
    670539762517
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass113,983 miles (+2,080)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    113,983 miles
    Test number
    430902177221
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass111,903 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    111,903 miles
    Test number
    397978678222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Fail111,903 miles (+911)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,903 miles
    Test number
    315931502618
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 55percent (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass110,992 miles (+18,448)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    110,992 miles
    Test number
    496387853302
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light unit condensation (water inside)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt webbing slight fluffing
  13. Pass92,544 miles (+18,851)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    92,544 miles
    Test number
    220422507756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,693 miles (+15,747)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    73,693 miles
    Test number
    166631187306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    57,946 miles
    Test number
    978883999082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail57,946 miles (+18,792)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,946 miles
    Test number
    879704657573
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  17. Pass39,154 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    39,154 miles
    Test number
    979735474203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR61 OTJ

Does LR61 OTJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR61 OTJ expired on 29 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR61 OTJ?
The MOT on LR61 OTJ expired on 29 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR61 OTJ done?
LR61 OTJ was recorded at 132,340 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2025, an average of 8,475 miles a year.
Has LR61 OTJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 OTJ has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LR61 OTJ 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 OTJ find?
LR61 OTJ passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both side; front bumper damaged/slightly loose; nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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