2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Chevrolet Spark MOT pass rate and common faults

2,999 MOT tests in 2024. 55.9% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time55.9%
Failed or needed repairs44.1%
Typical mileage at test70,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,999 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working8.0%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.4%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding6.2%
  4. Stop lamp: not working4.9%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.3%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    127 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.7%
  8. Service brake imbalance: across an axle2.4%
  9. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics32.3%
  2. Brakes25.8%
  3. Suspension16.9%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.9%
  5. Tyres7.2%
  6. Body & chassis5.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.2%
  8. Steering2.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded27.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.2%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.4%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding9.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2010 Chevrolet Spark?

In 2024, 55.9% of 2010 Chevrolet Spark cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,999 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Chevrolet Spark?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Chevrolet Spark reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).