Chevrolet Spark MOT Results

Registered in 2013
54.1% pass rate
from 4,110 tests in 2021
(68% worse than other 2013 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Chevrolet Spark is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Brakes (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 16% fail on Brake performance (7 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 14% fail on Service brake performance (11 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 14% fail on Rbt (11 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 14% fail on Service brake performance (13 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake imbalance (7 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.024% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.29% fail on Plate brake tester (14 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (14 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.097% fail on Service brake performance (13 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.049% fail on Decelerometer (7 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.049% fail on Service brake performance (8 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (13 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (13 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 4.0% fail on Service brake imbalance (17 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.73% fail on Service brake performance (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.049% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (15 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.049% fail on Service brake imbalance (17 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.71% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.049% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.46% fail on Brake performance not tested (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.27% fail on Rbt
          • 0.19% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.073% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 7.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes (23 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.61% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.58% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.024% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.049% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.024% fail on Cable
        • 0.024% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 0.41% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.24% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.17% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.024% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.29% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.17% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.12% fail on Pedal
    • 0.12% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.12% fail on Lever
    • 0.12% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.097% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.024% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.073% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.073% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.024% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 12% fail on Suspension (56% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 7.6% fail on Springs (110% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 7.6% fail on Coil springs (110% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 7.6% fail on Coil spring (110% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Mounting
    • 1.4% fail on Wheel bearings (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.58% fail on Linkage ball joints (110% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.097% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.024% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.024% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.95% fail on Suspension arms (62% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint (69% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes (84% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Shock absorbers (89% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Macpherson strut (8 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Pins and bushes (10 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (8 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.024% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.073% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.049% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.024% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.073% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (12 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (35% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (160% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamps (37% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp (39% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.8% fail on Stop lamp (51% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.34% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.41% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.41% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.41% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.41% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (38 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (46 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Direction indicators (73% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Flashing type (73% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Side repeaters (69% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.097% fail on Individual direction indicators (75% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.17% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.15% fail on Horn
      • 0.024% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.097% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.097% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.073% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.073% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.024% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 9.4% fail on Visibility (130% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Wipers (190% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Washers
    • 0.92% fail on Bonnet (27 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on View to rear
      • 0.12% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.073% fail on Driver's view (7 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.024% fail on Windscreen
  • 5.9% fail on Tyres
    • 3.8% fail on Tread depth (36% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Condition
    • 0.34% fail on Size/type (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  • 3.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (80% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Exhaust system (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Bumpers (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Doors
      • 0.073% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.049% fail on Door condition
        • 0.024% fail on Catch
      • 0.049% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.049% fail on Door condition
    • 0.097% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.049% fail on Pipe
      • 0.024% fail on Tank
      • 0.024% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.097% fail on Body
      • 0.073% fail on Panel (7 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Other body component
    • 0.049% fail on Transmission (94% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Drive shafts (94% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.049% fail on Joints (94% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Chassis
      • 0.024% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.024% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.024% fail on Bracket
    • 0.024% fail on Load security
      • 0.024% fail on Access panel
    • 0.024% fail on Seats
      • 0.024% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.024% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.024% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 1.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.88% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Requirements
      • 0.024% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.88% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (190% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Airbags
      • 0.024% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.56% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.49% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.22% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.049% fail on Compression ignition (92% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.024% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.49% fail on Fluid leaks (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Engine oil leaks (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.097% fail on Transmission oil leaks (14 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.024% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.66% fail on Steering (49% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Steering linkage components (52% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Track rod end (53% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.073% fail on Power steering
      • 0.049% fail on Other components (9 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Operation
    • 0.024% fail on Steering wheel
  • 0.39% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.36% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.024% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.073% fail on Road Wheels (77% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Condition
    • 0.024% fail on Attachment
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