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Chevrolet Spark Lt Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Chevrolet Spark Lt reliable? We analysed 853 real MOT tests across 120 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 853 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
81.9%
Typical Mileage
49,306mi
Annual Mileage
3,883mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

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

Chevrolet Spark Lt Number Plates

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

Chevrolet Spark Lt Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
2,347 mi/yr
Typical
3,883 mi/yr
Average
4,819 mi/yr
Heavy usage
6,394 mi/yr

Chevrolet Spark Lt Mileage Distribution

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

Median
49,306 mi
75th Percentile
68,323 mi
95th Percentile
98,673 mi
Max Recorded
226,498 mi

How Does the Chevrolet Spark Lt Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Chevrolet Spark Lt THIS CAR 81.9% 853 49,306 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
Suzuki Dl 650 X AL8 93.1% 767 11,228 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Chevrolet Spark Lt?

The Chevrolet Spark Lt has an overall MOT pass rate of 81.9% across 853 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Chevrolet Spark Lt owner drives around 3,883 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 Lt — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Chevrolet Spark Lt reliable?
Based on 853 MOT tests, the Chevrolet Spark Lt has a 81.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Chevrolet Spark Lt?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Chevrolet Spark Lt do per year?
The typical Chevrolet Spark Lt does around 3,883 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Chevrolet Spark Lt last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Chevrolet Spark Lt?
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.