Chevrolet Spark
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 5 model years from 26,964 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
73%
Total Tests
26,964
Highest Pass Rate
2014 (75%)
Years Covered
5
About the Chevrolet Spark
The Chevrolet Spark was MOT tested 26,964 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 5 model years (2010 to 2014), with an average pass rate of 73%. That's 9 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2014 model has the highest pass rate at 75% from 1,289 tests. The 2012 model has the lowest at 72%. With just a 3 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
The Chevrolet Spark has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 0 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2010) averages 71,968 miles, while the newest (2014) averages 54,168 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Chevrolet Spark by Year
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Questions about the Chevrolet Spark
Is the Chevrolet Spark reliable?
Across its 5 model years in our data (2010 to 2014), the Chevrolet Spark averages a 73% MOT pass rate, from 26,964 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 9 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2014 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 75%.
Which year Chevrolet Spark has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2014 Chevrolet Spark has the highest MOT pass rate at 75%, while the 2012 model has the lowest at 72%, a 3 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Chevrolet Sparks more reliable?
The Chevrolet Spark has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 0 percentage points.
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