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Chevrolet Spark MOT Results

Registered in 2010
58.8% pass rate
from 3,695 tests in 2021
(11% worse than other 2010 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Chevrolet Spark is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (25% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 6.5% fail on Stop lamp (120% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Headlamps (49% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Headlamp (59% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.57% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (80% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.95% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (66% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Rear fog lamp (67% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.95% fail on Rear fog lamp (68% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on Reversing lamps (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Reversing lamps (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.49% fail on Direction indicators (77% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Flashing type (77% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.081% fail on Individual direction indicators (94% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.22% fail on Horn
      • 0.14% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.027% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.14% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.14% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.027% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 14% fail on Brakes (72% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 7.8% fail on Brake performance (94% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 6.3% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 6.2% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 5.0% fail on Service brake performance (190% worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake imbalance (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (140% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (150% worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.70% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (61% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.70% fail on Rbt (sp) (58% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Parking brake performance (62% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Rbt (64% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.22% fail on Parking brake performance (68% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.054% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.027% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.027% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.19% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (37% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (36% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads (36% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.73% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.46% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.43% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.027% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.30% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.30% fail on Lever
    • 0.22% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.14% fail on Pedal
      • 0.081% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.081% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.081% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.054% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.027% fail on Air brake cylinder/actuator
    • 0.054% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.054% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.027% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.027% fail on Other components
  • 9.3% fail on Suspension (30% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Springs (22% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Coil springs (22% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 4.2% fail on Coil spring (22% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on Mounting
    • 1.6% fail on Suspension arms (62% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.54% fail on Ball joint (74% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Pins and bushes (74% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.027% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.2% fail on Wheel bearings (120% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (69% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Linkage ball joints (71% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint dust cover (57% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.19% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (84% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage
      • 0.027% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.97% fail on Macpherson strut (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Pins and bushes (9 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.16% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.14% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.081% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.027% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.027% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.027% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.027% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint
  • 8.6% fail on Visibility (60% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Wipers (110% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Washers
    • 0.95% fail on Bonnet (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on View to rear
      • 0.19% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.0% fail on Tyres
    • 3.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.43% fail on Size/type (140% worse than other 2010 cars)
  • 3.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust system (70% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Transmission (69% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Drive shafts (71% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Joints (73% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.054% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.054% fail on Joints
    • 0.19% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.14% fail on Body
      • 0.11% fail on Other body component
      • 0.027% fail on Body condition
    • 0.14% fail on Doors
      • 0.11% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
      • 0.027% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.027% fail on Door condition
    • 0.054% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.054% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.054% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.027% fail on Pipe
      • 0.027% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.054% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.027% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.027% fail on Bracket
    • 0.027% fail on Chassis
      • 0.027% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.027% fail on Seats
      • 0.027% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 2.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (27% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (35% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.92% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.89% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.49% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.054% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.11% fail on Compression ignition (91% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.027% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.027% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.43% fail on Fluid leaks (110% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.11% fail on Transmission oil leaks (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
  • 1.2% fail on Steering (49% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Steering linkage components (42% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Track rod end (40% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.081% fail on Steering gear (73% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.027% fail on Power steering
      • 0.027% fail on Other components
  • 1.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.73% fail on Seat belts (67% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Condition (89% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.43% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.027% fail on Airbags
      • 0.027% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.54% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.54% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.14% fail on Road Wheels (71% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.081% fail on Attachment (77% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.054% fail on Condition
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