Chevrolet Spark MOT Results

Registered in 2014
62.6% pass rate
from 773 tests in 2021
(56% worse than other 2014 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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Chevrolet Spark is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Brakes (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 16% fail on Brake performance (9 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 15% fail on Service brake performance (16 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 15% fail on Rbt (17 times worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 15% fail on Service brake performance (19 times worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake imbalance (12 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.9% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (9 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (10 times worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake imbalance (14 times worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.39% fail on Service brake performance (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.13% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.13% fail on Rbt
          • 0.13% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 3.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes (18 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.52% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.52% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.13% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.13% fail on Linkage
    • 0.26% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.13% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.13% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.13% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.13% fail on Lever
    • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.13% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.13% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 7.0% fail on Visibility (77% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Wipers (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Washers
    • 0.78% fail on Bonnet (28 times worse than other 2014 cars)
  • 6.6% fail on Tyres
    • 4.7% fail on Tread depth (83% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.52% fail on Size/type (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
  • 6.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.91% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.78% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.91% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.78% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.65% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.65% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.65% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.52% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.52% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.26% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.26% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.39% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.39% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.26% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (26 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (32 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.13% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.13% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.13% fail on Electrical wiring
  • 4.0% fail on Suspension
    • 2.2% fail on Springs
      • 2.2% fail on Coil springs
        • 2.2% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.78% fail on Wheel bearings (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Suspension arms (75% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.26% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.26% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.13% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 1.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.13% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.13% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.13% fail on Transmission
      • 0.13% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.13% fail on Joints
    • 0.13% fail on Body
      • 0.13% fail on Other body component
    • 0.13% fail on Doors
      • 0.13% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
  • 1.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.52% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.52% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.26% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.26% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.26% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.78% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.39% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.39% fail on Condition
    • 0.39% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.52% fail on Steering
    • 0.26% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.26% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.13% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.13% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.13% fail on Power steering
      • 0.13% fail on Pump
  • 0.26% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.26% fail on Registration plates
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