2011 Chevrolet Spark · 12,650 MOT tests
2011 Chevrolet Spark reliability
2011 Chevrolet Sparks fail 45.2% of first MOT tests, 40% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 5 Spark years (12,650 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Chevrolet Sparks: 44.8%)
- 45.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Chevrolet Sparks: 44.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 40% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 65,944
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 12,650
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- 2012 cars: 52% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 17.5% of tests fail here (147% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 5% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Chevrolet Spark
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics25.1%
- Brakes17.5%
- Suspension12.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.1%
- Tyres7.4%
- Body, chassis and structure4.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 7.53%
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 7.49%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 5.33%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Service brake excessively binding 5.04%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 4.74%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.27%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (24.09%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.51%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.82%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (8.89%) · Service brake slightly binding (7.23%) · Strut pin or bush showing wear (5.52%)
Is a 2011 Chevrolet Spark reliable?
2011 Chevrolet Sparks fail 45.2% of first MOT tests, 40% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 5 Spark years (12,650 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Chevrolet Spark MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (7.53% of tests), stop lamp not working (7.49% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (5.33% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Chevrolet Spark have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Chevrolet Spark shows 65,944 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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