2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 Chevrolet Cruze MOT pass rate and common faults

1,225 MOT tests in 2024. 61.3% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

92Well below average
Passed first time61.3%
Failed or needed repairs38.7%
Typical mileage at test79,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,225 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken10.0%
  2. Position lamp: not working8.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.3%
    67 marked dangerous
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.8%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    54 marked dangerous
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.5%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.1%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.9%
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics23.3%
  2. Brakes14.6%
  3. Suspension13.1%
  4. Emissions & leaks10.0%
  5. Tyres6.6%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.1%
  7. Body & chassis2.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.4%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine16.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.7%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.7%

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 2013 Chevrolet Cruze?

In 2024, 61.3% of 2013 Chevrolet Cruze cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,225 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 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 2013 Chevrolet Cruze reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).