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Chevrolet Spark Ls Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Chevrolet Spark Ls reliable? We analysed 2,616 real MOT tests across 387 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 2,616 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
82.4%
Typical Mileage
46,793mi
Annual Mileage
4,312mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Chevrolet Spark Ls is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Chevrolet Spark Ls.

Chevrolet Spark Ls Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Chevrolet Spark Ls. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Chevrolet Spark Ls Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Chevrolet Spark Ls owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
2,550 mi/yr
Typical
4,312 mi/yr
Average
5,159 mi/yr
Heavy usage
6,600 mi/yr

Chevrolet Spark Ls Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Chevrolet Spark Ls MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
46,793 mi
75th Percentile
65,450 mi
95th Percentile
95,895 mi
Max Recorded
813,376 mi

How Does the Chevrolet Spark Ls Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Chevrolet Spark Ls THIS CAR 82.4% 2,616 46,793 mi — yrs
Chevrolet Matiz 70.8% 487,981 39,253 mi 21 yrs
Chevrolet Spark 71.9% 273,626 47,852 mi 16 yrs
Chevrolet Aveo 69.7% 241,765 48,643 mi 18 yrs
Renault Clio Iconic Sce 86.1% 3,761 22,522 mi — yrs

Compared to the Chevrolet Matiz (70.8% pass rate) and the Chevrolet Spark (71.9% pass rate), the Chevrolet Spark Ls outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Chevrolet Spark Ls?

The Chevrolet Spark Ls has an overall MOT pass rate of 82.4% across 2,616 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Chevrolet Spark Ls owner drives around 4,312 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Chevrolet Spark Ls — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Chevrolet Spark Ls reliable?
Based on 2,616 MOT tests, the Chevrolet Spark Ls has a 82.4% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Chevrolet Spark Ls?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Chevrolet Spark Ls do per year?
The typical Chevrolet Spark Ls does around 4,312 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Chevrolet Spark Ls last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Chevrolet Spark Ls?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.