2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Chevrolet Spark MOT pass rate and common faults

3,505 MOT tests in 2024. 54.3% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

88Well below average
Passed first time54.3%
Failed or needed repairs45.7%
Typical mileage at test69,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,505 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working8.6%
  2. Service brake performance: excessively binding7.1%
  3. Position lamp: not working6.2%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.9%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.9%
    201 marked dangerous
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.7%
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.6%
  8. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.2%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics37.1%
  2. Brakes27.0%
  3. Suspension16.4%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.3%
  5. Tyres9.1%
  6. Body & chassis6.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.4%
  8. Steering2.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded29.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.9%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.1%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding10.6%

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: stop 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 2011 Chevrolet Spark?

In 2024, 54.3% of 2011 Chevrolet Spark cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,505 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Chevrolet Spark?

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

Is the 2011 Chevrolet Spark reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 88, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).