2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Chevrolet Spark MOT pass rate and common faults

749 MOT tests in 2024. 59.7% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

85Well below average
Passed first time59.7%
Failed or needed repairs40.3%
Typical mileage at test51,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 749 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working8.8%
  2. Service brake performance: excessively binding7.6%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.4%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.5%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.5%
    39 marked dangerous
  6. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.2%
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.7%
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.5%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes25.0%
  2. Lights & electrics18.3%
  3. Suspension11.2%
  4. Tyres7.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.6%
  6. Body & chassis4.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded23.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.4%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding9.7%
  5. Macpherson strut - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.2%

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 2014 Chevrolet Spark?

In 2024, 59.7% of 2014 Chevrolet Spark cars passed their MOT first time, across 749 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Chevrolet Spark?

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

Is the 2014 Chevrolet Spark reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 85, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).