2014 Chevrolet Spark · 2,531 MOT tests

2014 Chevrolet Spark reliability

2014 Chevrolet Sparks fail 41.9% of first MOT tests, 81% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 5 Spark years (2,531 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).

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first-time fail rate (all Chevrolet Sparks: 44.8%): 41.9%; first-time fail rate (all Chevrolet Sparks: 44.8%)
fails than cars of the same age and mileage: 81% more; fails than cars of the same age and mileage
typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9: 46,537; typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
MOT tests, 2022 to 2024: 2,531; MOT tests, 2022 to 2024

Year on year

2014 against the years either side

2013 cars: 61% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
Weak spot: brakes, 21.6% of tests fail here (370% above cars of the same age and mileage).
Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).

Common problems

What fails on a 2014 Chevrolet Spark

Fail rate by area

Brakes21.6%
Lights and electrics15.1%
Suspension8.1%
Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.5%
Tyres6.5%
Body, chassis and structure3.2%
Exhaust, emissions and leaks3%

Average for cars of the same age and mileage

Top failures

Service brake excessively binding 10.15%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Position lamp not working 7.39%
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 5.53%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.11%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.08%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.81%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.

Common advisories

Brake pipes corroded and greasy (17.78%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.45%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.62%) · Service brake slightly binding (8.3%) · Strut pin or bush showing wear (5.41%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.22%)

Other years

Every Chevrolet Spark year

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.

Is a 2014 Chevrolet Spark reliable?

2014 Chevrolet Sparks fail 41.9% of first MOT tests, 81% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 5 Spark years (2,531 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).

What fails on a 2014 Chevrolet Spark MOT?

Most often service brake excessively binding (10.15% of tests), position lamp not working (7.39% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (5.53% of tests).

How many miles should a 2014 Chevrolet Spark have done?

At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Chevrolet Spark shows 46,537 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.

What plate is a 2014 car?

A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).

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