2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Chevrolet Cruze MOT pass rate and common faults

232 MOT tests in 2024. 58.2% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time58.2%
Failed or needed repairs41.8%
Typical mileage at test88,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 232 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working9.1%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.2%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.7%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.9%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.4%
  6. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault3.0%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.0%
  8. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.0%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.6%
  10. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.6%
    9 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes28.0%
  2. Lights & electrics24.6%
  3. Suspension15.5%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.2%
  5. Tyres8.2%
  6. Body & chassis6.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.6%
  8. Steering2.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine24.6%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened14.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.8%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.5%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2009 Chevrolet Cruze?

In 2024, 58.2% of 2009 Chevrolet Cruze cars passed their MOT first time, across 232 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Chevrolet Cruze?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; coil spring: fractured or broken; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2009 Chevrolet Cruze reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 100, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).