Chevrolet Spark MOT Results
Registered in 201462.6% pass rate
from 773 tests in 2021
(56% worse than other 2014 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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Chevrolet Spark is unusually good or bad.
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19% fail on
Brakes
(3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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16% fail on
Brake performance
(9 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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15% fail on
Service brake performance
(16 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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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)
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0.13% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.13% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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15% fail on
Rbt
(17 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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1.9% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
(9 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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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)
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1.9% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(10 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Brake performance not tested
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0.13% fail on
Parking brake performance
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0.13% fail on
Rbt
- 0.13% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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0.13% fail on
Rbt
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15% fail on
Service brake performance
(16 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes (18 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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1.6% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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1.3% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 1.3% fail on Brake pads
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0.52% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 0.52% fail on Brake discs
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0.13% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
- 0.13% fail on Linkage
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1.3% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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0.26% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 0.13% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.13% fail on Electronic stability control
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0.13% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.13% fail on Lever
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0.13% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.13% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.13% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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16% fail on
Brake performance
(9 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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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)
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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)
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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
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0.91% fail on
Headlamps
- 0.78% fail on Headlamp
- 0.13% fail on Headlamp levelling device
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0.91% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 0.78% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.13% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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0.65% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.65% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.65% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.65% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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0.52% fail on
Direction indicators
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0.52% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.26% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.26% fail on Side repeaters
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0.52% fail on
Flashing type
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0.39% fail on
Reversing lamps
- 0.39% fail on Reversing lamps
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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)
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0.13% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.13% fail on Position lamp
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0.13% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.13% fail on Electrical wiring
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4.0% fail on
Suspension
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2.2% fail on
Springs
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2.2% fail on
Coil springs
- 2.2% fail on Coil spring
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2.2% fail on
Coil springs
- 0.78% fail on Wheel bearings (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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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
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0.26% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 0.13% fail on Linkage ball joints
- 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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0.13% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes
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2.2% fail on
Springs
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1.6% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
- 1.0% fail on Exhaust system
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0.13% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
- 0.13% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
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0.13% fail on
Transmission
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0.13% fail on
Drive shafts
- 0.13% fail on Joints
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0.13% fail on
Drive shafts
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0.13% fail on
Body
- 0.13% fail on Other body component
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0.13% fail on
Doors
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0.13% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.13% fail on Door condition
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0.13% fail on
Other passenger's door
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1.2% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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1.2% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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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
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1.2% fail on
Spark ignition
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0.26% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.26% fail on Engine oil leaks
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1.2% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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0.78% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
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0.39% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.39% fail on Condition
- 0.39% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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0.39% fail on
Seat belts
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0.52% fail on
Steering
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0.26% fail on
Steering linkage components
- 0.26% fail on Track rod end
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0.13% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.13% fail on Steering rack
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0.13% fail on
Power steering
- 0.13% fail on Pump
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0.26% fail on
Steering linkage components
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0.26% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.26% fail on Registration plates
Read the Honest John Review
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Chevrolet Spark (2010 - 2015)
Enjoyable and easy to drive. Easy to get in and out of. Decent engines. Good rear space. Good ride quality.