BF61 VLD

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 March 2027 (283 days away)
Last recorded mileage
33,321 mi

AI verdict AVOID 34/100

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 18 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 33,321 miles. The mileage shows a significant anomaly, dropping to just 42 miles in a 2-year period, which is highly suspicious.

The mileage trajectory shows a significant anomaly: 33,321 miles by Sep 2014, then only 42 miles recorded between Sep 2024 and Feb 2025, before resuming normal usage.

Things to check

  • Dangerous Offside Front Tyre defect on 2017-10-06 (test failed).
  • Recurring Nearside Front Tyre advisories on 2017-10-06 and 2018-10-05.
  • Recurring Nearside Rear Shock absorbers serious fluid leak on 2017-10-06 and 2018-10-05.
  • Recurring Brake system advisories on 2019-10-05 and 2021-08-06.

Working in its favour

  • Current MOT is valid until 2027-03-24, indicating it is roadworthy now.
  • No evidence of outstanding finance (HPI check needed).
  • No Cat N/S write-off markers on DVLA data.
  • Consistent annual mileage before 2024 (10,742 mi/yr).

Mileage history

Sep 2014: 33,321 mi PASSSep 2015: 48,672 mi PASSSep 2016: 65,445 mi PASSOct 2017: 78,153 mi FAILOct 2017: 78,153 mi PASSOct 2018: 92,644 mi FAILOct 2018: 92,644 mi PASSOct 2019: 105,172 mi FAILOct 2019: 105,172 mi PASSOct 2020: 116,443 mi PASSAug 2021: 127,240 mi FAILAug 2021: 127,241 mi PASSAug 2022: 138,087 mi FAILAug 2022: 138,087 mi PASSSep 2023: 149,372 mi PASSDec 2024: 155,676 mi FAILFeb 2025: 155,718 mi PASSMar 2026: 163,701 mi PASS164k99k33kSep 2014Mar 2026

MOT test history — 12/18 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2014 PASS 33,321 mi None recorded
Sep 2015 PASS 48,672 mi None recorded
Sep 2016 PASS 65,445 mi None recorded
Oct 2017 FAIL 78,153 mi
FAIL Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Oct 2017 PASS 78,153 mi None recorded
Oct 2018 FAIL 92,644 mi
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oct 2018 PASS 92,644 mi None recorded
Oct 2019 FAIL 105,172 mi
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oct 2019 PASS 105,172 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oct 2020 PASS 116,443 mi None recorded
Aug 2021 FAIL 127,240 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MAJOR Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP SUSPENSION MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP SUSPENSION MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Aug 2021 PASS 127,241 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP SUSPENSION MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP SUSPENSION MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Aug 2022 FAIL 138,087 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Aug 2022 PASS 138,087 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Sep 2023 PASS 149,372 mi None recorded
Dec 2024 FAIL 155,676 mi
ADVISORY both headlight aim on limit
ADVISORY o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded
ADVISORY front discs corroded
ADVISORY rear exhaust bracket broken but supported
ADVISORY gearbox mount slightly worn
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Feb 2025 PASS 155,718 mi
ADVISORY both headlight aim on limit
ADVISORY o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded
ADVISORY front discs slightly corroded
ADVISORY rear exhaust bracket broken but supported
ADVISORY gearbox rubber mount slightly worn
Mar 2026 PASS 163,701 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Underside generally corroded
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Axle heavily corroded

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