2010 Chevrolet Spark MOT pass rate: 65.8% (8,982 tests)
Is the 2010 Spark getting worse?
Pass rate of 2010-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 67.4% -0.6 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 65.6% -1.4 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 64.1% -2.8 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2010 Spark
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 2,735 | 27.9% |
| 2 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 2,197 | 22.4% |
| 3 | Suspension | 2,007 | 20.5% |
| 4 | Tyres | 840 | 8.6% |
| 5 | Visibility | 735 | 7.5% |
| 6 | Body, chassis, structure | 541 | 5.5% |
All Spark years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 (this page) | 8,982 | 65.8% | -1.5 pts | 69,556 |
| 2011 | 10,489 | 64.8% | -4.4 pts | 68,282 |
| 2012 | 10,412 | 64.5% | -6.7 pts | 66,988 |
| 2013 | 11,174 | 64.5% | -8.8 pts | 63,919 |
| 2014 | 2,228 | 67.7% | -8.1 pts | 50,421 |
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FAQs
Is a 2010 Chevrolet Spark reliable?
2010-registered examples passed 65.8% of their MOT tests (8,982 tests, 2023–2025), -1.5 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 16 years old with a median 69,556 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2010 Spark?
The median tested example shows 69,556 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.