2010 Chevrolet Spark · 10,813 MOT tests
2010 Chevrolet Spark reliability
2010 Chevrolet Sparks fail 43.4% of first MOT tests, 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 5 Spark years (10,813 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Chevrolet Sparks: 44.8%)
- 43.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Chevrolet Sparks: 44.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 27% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 67,076
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 10,813
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 40% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 15.7% of tests fail here (103% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 17% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Chevrolet Spark
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics22.7%
- Brakes15.7%
- Suspension12.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.8%
- Tyres6.8%
- Body, chassis and structure4.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 6.87%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 6.68%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 5.17%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.5%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 4.09%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Service brake excessively binding 3.74%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (23.31%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.81%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.31%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (8.93%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.9%) · Service brake slightly binding (5.86%)
Is a 2010 Chevrolet Spark reliable?
2010 Chevrolet Sparks fail 43.4% of first MOT tests, 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 5 Spark years (10,813 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Chevrolet Spark MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (6.87% of tests), stop lamp not working (6.68% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (5.17% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Chevrolet Spark have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2010 Chevrolet Spark shows 67,076 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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