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Chevrolet Spark MOT Results

Registered in 2012
52.3% pass rate
from 4,079 tests in 2021
(57% worse than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Chevrolet Spark is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Brakes (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 14% fail on Brake performance (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 12% fail on Service brake performance (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 11% fail on Rbt (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 11% fail on Service brake performance (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake imbalance (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Plate brake tester (8 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.098% fail on Service brake performance (11 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.049% fail on Decelerometer (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.049% fail on Service brake performance (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (9 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 4.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (9 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 4.0% fail on Service brake imbalance (12 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.049% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (14 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.049% fail on Service brake imbalance (17 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.98% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.54% fail on Brake performance not tested (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.29% fail on Rbt
          • 0.20% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.074% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.025% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    • 7.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (15 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.86% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.86% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.42% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (99% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Hand lever (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Pedal
    • 0.37% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.27% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.15% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.15% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.15% fail on Lever
    • 0.074% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.049% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.025% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.025% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.025% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.025% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.025% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.025% fail on Additional braking device
  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (95% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 8.6% fail on Stop lamp (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Headlamps (92% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Headlamp (100% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (150% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.42% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (160% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (160% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (160% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Direction indicators (60% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Flashing type (60% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.15% fail on Individual direction indicators (84% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.27% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.27% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.25% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.12% fail on Horn
      • 0.074% fail on Electrical wiring (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.22% fail on Position lamps (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Position lamp (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.025% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 11% fail on Suspension (21% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 6.8% fail on Springs (57% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 6.8% fail on Coil springs (57% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 6.8% fail on Coil spring (57% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Mounting
    • 1.6% fail on Wheel bearings (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Suspension arms (50% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Ball joint (41% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Pins and bushes (61% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.025% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.98% fail on Shock absorbers (85% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.98% fail on Macpherson strut (10 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Pins and bushes (19 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.66% fail on Anti-roll bars (58% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage ball joints (72% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.074% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.025% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.025% fail on Linkage
    • 0.074% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.049% fail on Other suspension component (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.049% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.025% fail on Axles
      • 0.025% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.025% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.025% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.025% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.025% fail on Other components
  • 9.7% fail on Visibility (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Wipers (160% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Washers
    • 1.5% fail on Bonnet (22 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on View to rear
      • 0.12% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.049% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.049% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.049% fail on Windscreen
  • 6.7% fail on Tyres (22% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Tread depth (55% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.074% fail on Size/type
  • 4.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (72% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Exhaust system (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Transmission
      • 0.71% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.71% fail on Joints
    • 0.22% fail on Bumpers (180% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Engine mounting (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Engine mounting condition (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Bracket (8 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.098% fail on Body
      • 0.074% fail on Other body component
      • 0.025% fail on Panel
    • 0.074% fail on Boot lid (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.025% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.025% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.025% fail on Hose
    • 0.025% fail on Load security
      • 0.025% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.025% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.025% fail on Doors
      • 0.025% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.025% fail on Door condition
    • 0.025% fail on Seats
      • 0.025% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 2.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.6% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.74% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.59% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.32% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.025% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.025% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.025% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.098% fail on Compression ignition (86% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.074% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.025% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.025% fail on Catalytic converter
    • 0.39% fail on Fluid leaks (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Engine oil leaks (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.025% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.025% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 1.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (56% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Seat belts (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Condition (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.025% fail on Requirements
    • 0.37% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.025% fail on Airbags
      • 0.025% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.98% fail on Steering (37% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.88% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.025% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.049% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.049% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.025% fail on Power steering
      • 0.025% fail on Pipes and hoses
  • 0.51% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.51% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.12% fail on Road Wheels (67% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.074% fail on Attachment (74% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Condition
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