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CHEVROLET SPARK MOT Pass Rate

65.2% of 4,785 CHEVROLET SPARK MOT tests pass.

The SPARK has a pass rate of 65.2%, a little higher than the average across all CHEVROLET models (63.5%).

The CHEVROLET SPARK passes 65.2% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (78.3%).

Pass rate by vehicle age

Pass rate by vehicle age band0–3 yearsn/a3–6 yearsn/a6–10 yearsn/a10–15 years65.2%15+ yearsn/a
CHEVROLET SPARK pass rate and average mileage by vehicle age band
Vehicle agePass rateTestsAverage mileage
0–3 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
3–6 yearstoo few tests (1)1no reading
6–10 yearstoo few tests (1)1no reading
10–15 years65.2%4,78370,944 miles
15+ yearsno tests recorded0no 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 67.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".

Top MOT failure categories for the CHEVROLET SPARK
CategoryShare of failed testsExample
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment67.5%not working
Brakes60.9%excessively corroded
Suspension37.8%fractured or broken
Visibility17.8%does not clear the windscreen effectively
Tyres17.5%tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Body, chassis, structure13.3%has a major leak of exhaust gases
Noise, emissions and leaks7.6%unable to be completed
Steering5.4%ball joint has excessive play
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems3.1%warning lamp indicates a fault
Identification of the vehicle0.8%does not conform to the specified requirements

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