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Chevrolet Spark MOT Results

Registered in 2011
56.2% pass rate
from 4,247 tests in 2021
(32% worse than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Chevrolet Spark is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Brakes (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 12% fail on Brake performance (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 11% fail on Service brake performance (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 10% fail on Rbt (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 9.5% fail on Service brake performance (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake imbalance (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Plate brake tester (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.094% fail on Service brake performance (10 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.094% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.094% fail on Decelerometer (8 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.094% fail on Service brake performance (8 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake imbalance (7 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (38% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.85% fail on Rbt (sp) (35% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Brake performance not tested (180% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.33% fail on Rbt
          • 0.21% fail on Parking brake performance (58% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.094% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.024% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.024% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.024% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 5.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes (9 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (24% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.5% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.92% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.89% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.024% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.071% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.047% fail on Brake slack adjuster (34 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Cable
    • 0.47% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.47% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.21% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.21% fail on Lever
    • 0.14% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.12% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.024% fail on Pedal
    • 0.071% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.047% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.024% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.047% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.024% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.024% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.024% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.024% fail on Servos
    • 0.024% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (66% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 7.8% fail on Stop lamp (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Headlamps (71% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Headlamp (79% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.047% fail on Dipswitch (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (100% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.42% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (140% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (140% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (140% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Direction indicators (65% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Flashing type (65% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.57% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.024% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.024% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.45% fail on Reversing lamps (94% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Reversing lamps (99% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.14% fail on Horn
      • 0.047% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.094% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.094% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.024% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 10% fail on Suspension
    • 5.5% fail on Springs (19% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Coil springs (19% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 5.5% fail on Coil spring (19% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Wheel bearings (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Suspension arms (66% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Ball joint (71% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.38% fail on Pins and bushes (77% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.94% fail on Macpherson strut (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Pins and bushes (11 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.047% fail on Ball joint (12 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on Anti-roll bars (65% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (58% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Linkage ball joints (65% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover (65% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.071% fail on Linkage
    • 0.80% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.094% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.047% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.024% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.024% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.024% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.024% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.024% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 8.8% fail on Visibility (83% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Wipers (120% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Washers
    • 1.1% fail on Bonnet (10 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.071% fail on View to rear
      • 0.071% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.024% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.024% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.024% fail on Windscreen
  • 5.7% fail on Tyres
    • 3.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.4% fail on Condition
    • 0.19% fail on Size/type
  • 3.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.7% fail on Exhaust system (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Transmission (85% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Drive shafts (85% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Joints (84% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Body
      • 0.12% fail on Panel (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Other body component
    • 0.071% fail on Seats
      • 0.047% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.024% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.047% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.024% fail on Tank
      • 0.024% fail on Pipe
    • 0.047% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.047% fail on Doors
      • 0.047% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.047% fail on Door condition
    • 0.024% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.024% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.024% fail on Towbar
      • 0.024% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.024% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.024% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.024% fail on Cabs
      • 0.024% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 2.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.8% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.80% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.71% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.47% fail on Emissions not tested (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.024% fail on Other emission control equipment
      • 0.047% fail on Compression ignition (94% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.024% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.38% fail on Fluid leaks (140% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Engine oil leaks (200% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 1.3% fail on Steering (31% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.99% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.047% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.024% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.024% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.16% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.14% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.024% fail on Operation
    • 0.047% fail on Power steering
      • 0.024% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.024% fail on Other components
  • 1.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.54% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.49% fail on Condition
      • 0.024% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.024% fail on Requirements
    • 0.49% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.68% fail on Identification of the vehicle (81% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Registration plates (81% worse than other 2011 cars)
  • 0.094% fail on Road Wheels (77% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.047% fail on Condition
    • 0.047% fail on Attachment (85% better than other 2011 cars)
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