2013 Chevrolet Spark · 12,834 MOT tests
2013 Chevrolet Spark reliability
2013 Chevrolet Sparks fail 44.6% of first MOT tests, 61% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 5 Spark years (12,834 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Chevrolet Sparks: 44.8%)
- 44.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Chevrolet Sparks: 44.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 61% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 60,933
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 12,834
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 52% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 81% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 18.8% of tests fail here (225% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 32% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Chevrolet Spark
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics20%
- Brakes18.8%
- Suspension14.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.1%
- Tyres6.8%
- Body, chassis and structure4.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 7.82%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 6.93%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Service brake excessively binding 5.66%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.65%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.62%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Stop lamp not working 3.42%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (26.07%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.33%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.5%) · Service brake slightly binding (5.59%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (5.39%) · Strut pin or bush showing wear (4.76%)
Is a 2013 Chevrolet Spark reliable?
2013 Chevrolet Sparks fail 44.6% of first MOT tests, 61% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 5 Spark years (12,834 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Chevrolet Spark MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (7.82% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (6.93% of tests), service brake excessively binding (5.66% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Chevrolet Spark have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Chevrolet Spark shows 60,933 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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