BF61 VKA

2011 CHEVROLET — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
CHEVROLET
Year
2011
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
1206 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
24 April 2027 (314 days away)
Last recorded mileage
34,815 mi

AI verdict AVOID 48/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2011 Chevrolet has 16 MOT tests on record with a 69% pass rate and 34,815 miles. The vehicle's low mileage for its age, combined with a 15-year-old vehicle, presents significant mechanical and safety risks.

The vehicle shows exceptionally low annual mileage of 7,335 miles/year, averaging 34,815 miles over 15 years, which is unusually low for its age.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS defect: Tyres (Jun 2019) — immediate safety concern.
  • Recurring Brake System failures: 4 major failures and 8 related advisories across multiple tests.
  • Recurring Suspension failures: 1 major failure and 4 related advisories.
  • Recurring Wiper failures: 3 major failures and 3 related advisories.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 5 historical failures

Mileage history

Sep 2014: 34,815 mi PASSSep 2015: 44,651 mi PASSSep 2016: 54,716 mi PASSJun 2017: 59,936 mi PASSJul 2018: 68,855 mi FAILJul 2018: 68,855 mi PASSJun 2019: 75,258 mi FAILJun 2019: 75,290 mi PASSJun 2020: 83,195 mi PASSMay 2021: 92,480 mi PASSAug 2022: 100,842 mi FAILAug 2022: 100,842 mi PASSJun 2024: 107,654 mi FAILJun 2024: 107,671 mi PASSApr 2026: 112,397 mi FAILApr 2026: 112,409 mi PASS112k74k35kSep 2014Apr 2026

MOT test history — 11/16 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2014 PASS 34,815 mi None recorded
Sep 2015 PASS 44,651 mi None recorded
Sep 2016 PASS 54,716 mi None recorded
Jun 2017 PASS 59,936 mi None recorded
Jul 2018 FAIL 68,855 mi
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Jul 2018 PASS 68,855 mi None recorded
Jun 2019 FAIL 75,258 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Jun 2019 PASS 75,290 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jun 2020 PASS 83,195 mi None recorded
May 2021 PASS 92,480 mi None recorded
Aug 2022 FAIL 100,842 mi
MAJOR Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Aug 2022 PASS 100,842 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Jun 2024 FAIL 107,654 mi
MAJOR Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MAJOR Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MAJOR Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Jun 2024 PASS 107,671 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Apr 2026 FAIL 112,397 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front top strut mount slight play
Apr 2026 PASS 112,409 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front top strut mount slight play

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