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Chevrolet Spark Plus Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Chevrolet Spark Plus reliable? We analysed 1,305 real MOT tests across 195 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,305 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
79.1%
Typical Mileage
56,136mi
Annual Mileage
4,312mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

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

Chevrolet Spark Plus Number Plates

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

Chevrolet Spark Plus Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
2,557 mi/yr
Typical
4,312 mi/yr
Average
5,272 mi/yr
Heavy usage
6,821 mi/yr

Chevrolet Spark Plus Mileage Distribution

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

Median
56,136 mi
75th Percentile
75,224 mi
95th Percentile
105,820 mi
Max Recorded
664,544 mi

How Does the Chevrolet Spark Plus Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Chevrolet Spark Plus THIS CAR 79.1% 1,305 56,136 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
Honda Crf 1100 A-l 94.1% 913 8,759 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Chevrolet Spark Plus?

The Chevrolet Spark Plus has an overall MOT pass rate of 79.1% across 1,305 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Chevrolet Spark Plus 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 Plus — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Chevrolet Spark Plus reliable?
Based on 1,305 MOT tests, the Chevrolet Spark Plus has a 79.1% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Chevrolet Spark Plus?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Chevrolet Spark Plus do per year?
The typical Chevrolet Spark Plus does around 4,312 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Chevrolet Spark Plus last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Chevrolet Spark Plus?
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.