Chevrolet Spark statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 11,837 −10.7% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 955 Off the road, not taxed
• MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 54.5% Cars of the same ages 64.0%
• Rank by number licensed No. 321 of 1,159 models we cover
• Peak year 2014 18,449 licensed
• Average annual mileage 4,631 miles a year

How many Chevrolet Sparks are left in Great Britain?

There were 11,837 Chevrolet Sparks licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 955 declared off the road (SORN). That is 35.8% fewer than the peak of 18,449 in 2014.

Chevrolet Spark MOT reliability

In 2025, 54.5% of Chevrolet Spark MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Chevrolet Sparks tested pass 64.0% of the time, so the Chevrolet Spark does worse than average for its age, by 9.5 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 55.5%.

Chevrolet Spark MOT failures

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common reason a Chevrolet Spark fails its MOT, appearing on 50.8% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 10.1% of Chevrolet Spark tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.

Most common Chevrolet Spark MOT defects and advisories

The single most common reason a Chevrolet Spark failed its MOT in 2025 was “Position lamp: not working”, on 19.9% of 6,081 failed tests. 71.0% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.

Chevrolet Spark by year

5 years of the Chevrolet Spark, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2010 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (53.8% passed first time) and the 2012 cars worst (52.3%).

Chevrolet Spark engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 12,680 Chevrolet Sparks licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 55.2% have an engine of 901cc to 1,000cc, and 44.8% have an engine of 1,201cc to 1,300cc.

United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.

Chevrolet Spark fuel economy and CO2

The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Chevrolet Spark from 2010 to 2015. On the NEDC test (listings 2010 to 2015), official combined fuel economy for its petrol versions ranges from 55.4 to 56.5 mpg, with CO2 of 118 to 119 g/km.

Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

• Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
• Engine sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1 litre. A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model names “Spark, MY2013”, “Spark, MY2014”, “Spark”, “Spark MY2010”. How we use VCA’s figures.

Chevrolet Spark safety recalls

DVSA lists 8 safety recalls for the Chevrolet Spark since 1992, the first in 2012. The most recent was launched on 14 December 2023.

All 8 Chevrolet Spark recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Chevrolet Spark. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

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