2012 · 12 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2012 Chevrolet Cruze MOT pass rate and common faults

1,452 MOT tests in 2024. 59.9% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time59.9%
Failed or needed repairs40.1%
Typical mileage at test80,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,452 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken10.3%
  2. Position lamp: not working7.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.9%
    74 marked dangerous
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.1%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.9%
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.6%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    53 marked dangerous
  8. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.9%
  9. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics22.9%
  2. Suspension14.9%
  3. Brakes13.2%
  4. Emissions & leaks9.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.2%
  6. Tyres7.9%
  7. Body & chassis2.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine21.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.5%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. 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 2012 Chevrolet Cruze?

In 2024, 59.9% of 2012 Chevrolet Cruze cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,452 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; position lamp: not working; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).