Crash safety is an important thing and vehicles these days are safer than ever before. But the auto industry took a hard hit when the Institute of Insurance and Highway Safety recently released its review of 11 subcompact minicars for the 2013 and 2014 model years.

Out of 11 cars tested in the IIHS’s small overlap crash test, only the Chevy Spark received an “acceptable” rating while the other contenders got lesser scores of “marginal” or “poor.” None of the cars earned the best rating of “good.” With the Spark’s advantage in the small overlap test, combined with its “good” ratings in the IIHS’ other crash tests, the Spark was awarded a 2014 Top Safety Pick.

The small overlap test has gotten its share of flack since its introduction in August 2012. Automakers complain the test wasn’t announced far enough in advance for new models already in development to accommodate the new crash standards. It appears the Honda Fit->ke1336, Fiat 500, Hyundai Accent, Nissan Versa, Mitsubishi Mirage, and the Toyota Prius C were the ones who missed the memo – all scoring the lowest score of “poor.” The Ford Fiesta, Toyota Yaris, Kia Rio, and Mazda2->ke2501 fared a bit better with a score of “marginal.”

Mind you, the small overlap crash is only one test out of several conducted by the IIHS including the moderate overlap and side impact. Clicking past the jump will shows the complete video chronicles of the 11 mincars.

Click past the jump to watch the IIHS crash these 11 minicars

The small overlap crash test is designed to simulate a crash where only 25 percent of the car’s front end strikes an immovable object. Many of the cars’ built-in crumple zones and main structural supports are completely bypassed as the barrier rips through the bumper, quarter panel, front suspension parts, and often the driver’s door.

2013 Chevrolet Spark - Acceptable

2013 Mazda 2->ke2501 - Marginal

2013 Kia Rio - Marginal

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2014 Mitsubishi Mirage - Marginal

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2014 Nissan Versa - Marginal

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2013 Toyota Prius C - Marginal