Is the Chevrolet Spark ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 15,779 MOT tests, around 100% of Chevrolet Sparks still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 0% are likely to be charged.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 100% petrol. Every petrol Spark in the data (2010 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 100%
- Likely charged
- 0%
- Depends on the car
- 0%
- MOT tests analysed
- 15,779
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Year and fuel type are a guide. Enter the registration to check that car's own record.
Spark ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Sparks of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol |
|---|---|
| 2014 | Likely compliant785 tested |
| 2013 | Likely compliant3,962 tested |
| 2012 | Likely compliant3,785 tested |
| 2011 | Likely compliant3,882 tested |
| 2010 | Likely compliant3,348 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Spark
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006).
- Petrol (100% of Sparks tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Sparks fare at the MOT too: see the Chevrolet Spark MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Chevrolet Spark for London: what the MOT data shows
The Chevrolet Sparks in this data were first registered between 2010 and 2014. 2013 was the most common year, with 3,962 tests (25% of the total), and half were registered in 2012 or later.
Almost every Spark in the data is from a year likely to comply, so age and condition matter more than ULEZ when choosing one. The newest (2014) passed first time 59% of the time at 50,145 miles on average, and the oldest (2010) passed 57% at 68,409 miles.
Whichever year you choose, check the Spark's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (14.8% of tests); brakes: "excessively corroded" (6.7%) and "excessively binding" (6.4%). The most frequent advisory was "excessively corroded", on 28.1% of tests.
Overall, 55% of Sparks passed first time, well below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 64,848 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Chevrolet models
About this data
Based on 15,779 first MOT tests of the Chevrolet Spark carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 15,779 MOT tests say about the Chevrolet Spark and London's ULEZ.
Is the Chevrolet Spark ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 100% of Sparks on the road are likely compliant and 0% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006).
Which petrol Spark years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Sparks first registered from 2010 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
How can I check if a specific Spark is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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