2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Chevrolet Cruze MOT pass rate and common faults

955 MOT tests in 2024. 61.3% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time61.3%
Failed or needed repairs38.7%
Typical mileage at test80,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 955 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.6%
  2. Position lamp: not working5.1%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%
    31 marked dangerous
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.5%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.1%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.1%
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.0%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    24 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics23.6%
  2. Suspension14.9%
  3. Brakes12.8%
  4. Emissions & leaks9.0%
  5. Tyres7.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.1%
  7. Body & chassis5.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine24.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.2%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.3%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened9.8%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2011 Chevrolet Cruze?

In 2024, 61.3% of 2011 Chevrolet Cruze cars passed their MOT first time, across 955 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; position lamp: not working; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).