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Chevrolet Spark

Blue · Petrol · 2011 · 1,206 cc

LR61 OVUMOT history

LR61 OVU is a blue petrol Chevrolet Spark first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 161,743 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

LR61 OVU blue Chevrolet Spark – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Chevrolet Spark, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
161,743 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
10,389 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 OVU
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
31 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 OVU was last recorded at 161,743 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 24,549 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,194 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
24,549 miles
Average per year
10,389 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,743 miles
  • 2025 – 137,194 miles
  • 2024 – 123,104 miles
  • 2023 – 106,628 miles
  • 2022 – 102,148 miles
  • 2021 – 97,802 miles
  • 2020 – 84,138 miles
  • 2019 – 75,819 miles
  • 2018 – 67,380 miles
  • 2017 – 58,207 miles
  • 2016 – 49,213 miles
  • 2014 – 37,081 miles
  • 2013 – 26,237 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,743 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryHand Brake Long Travel
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper Damged
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))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.

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,743 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    161,743 miles
    Test number
    449812202547
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHand Brake Long Travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper Damged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail161,743 miles (+24,549)2 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,743 miles
    Test number
    310425902329
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHand Brake Long Travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper Damged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass137,194 miles (+14,090)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    137,194 miles
    Test number
    903819235420
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose Rear end (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has covers fitted making unable to test some testable items.

  4. Pass123,104 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    123,104 miles
    Test number
    137270745969
    • AdvisoryGearbox one bolt not secure or tight
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has covers fitted making unable to observe some testable items

  5. Fail123,104 miles (+16,476)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,104 miles
    Test number
    801970037904
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGearbox one bolt not secure or tight
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has covers fitted making unable to observe some testable items

  6. Pass106,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    106,628 miles
    Test number
    488011037004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail106,628 miles (+6)7 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,628 miles
    Test number
    395624693920
    • Repaired at testBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail106,622 miles (+4,474)8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,622 miles
    Test number
    936080200547
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass102,148 miles (+4,346)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    102,148 miles
    Test number
    449982272313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass97,802 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    97,802 miles
    Test number
    891813102355
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail97,802 miles (+13,664)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,802 miles
    Test number
    151588438656
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass84,138 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    84,138 miles
    Test number
    178061585692
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Fail84,138 miles (+8,319)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,138 miles
    Test number
    235059681223
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass75,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    75,819 miles
    Test number
    259871673145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail75,819 miles (+8,439)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,819 miles
    Test number
    100546819963
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

  16. Pass67,380 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    67,380 miles
    Test number
    467535834403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail67,373 miles (+9,166)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,373 miles
    Test number
    718326389687
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass58,207 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    58,207 miles
    Test number
    759050535069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  19. Fail58,207 miles (+8,994)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,207 miles
    Test number
    832667304016
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  20. Pass49,213 miles (+12,132)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    49,213 miles
    Test number
    422075383622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,081 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    37,081 miles
    Test number
    185937614363
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail37,079 miles (+10,842)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,079 miles
    Test number
    518841014329
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass26,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    26,237 miles
    Test number
    178522153266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR61 OVU

Does LR61 OVU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 OVU is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR61 OVU?
The MOT on LR61 OVU is valid until 24 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 OVU done?
LR61 OVU was recorded at 161,743 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 10,389 miles a year.
Has LR61 OVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 OVU has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LR61 OVU 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 OVU find?
LR61 OVU passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside rear stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 5 more.

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