CHEVROLET SPARK MOT pass rate
64.9% of 20,271 CHEVROLET SPARK MOT tests pass.
The SPARK has a pass rate of 64.9%, a little higher than the average across all CHEVROLET models (63.4%).
The CHEVROLET SPARK passes 64.9% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 67.6% at 6–10 years to 64.9% at 10–15 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | too few tests (1) | 1 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | 67.6% | 376 | 48,101 miles |
| 10–15 years | 64.9% | 19,894 | 69,126 miles |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the CHEVROLET SPARK
The most common reason the CHEVROLET SPARK fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 63.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 63.3% | Not working |
| Brakes | 62.4% | Excessively corroded |
| Suspension | 36.7% | Fractured or broken |
| Visibility | 18.5% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 17.3% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Body, chassis, structure | 11.2% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 6.7% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Steering | 4.3% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.9% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.1% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related CHEVROLET models
- CHEVROLET MATIZ — 56.7% pass rate
- CHEVROLET AVEO — 56.7% pass rate
- CHEVROLET CAPTIVA — 61.4% pass rate
- CHEVROLET CRUZE — 69.5% pass rate
- CHEVROLET ORLANDO — 70.1% pass rate
- CHEVROLET KALOS — 54.0% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the CHEVROLET SPARK?
- 64.9% of CHEVROLET SPARK MOT tests pass, based on 20,271 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the CHEVROLET SPARK?
- The most common reason the CHEVROLET SPARK fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 63.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the CHEVROLET SPARK's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the CHEVROLET service history guide for how to check and keep one.