Chevrolet Cruze MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Chevrolet Cruze. Check any Cruze by registration number below.

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70.2%

Avg Pass Rate

-10.3%

vs Chevrolet Avg

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Chevrolet Cruze — MOT Reliability Overview

The Chevrolet Cruze has an average MOT pass rate of 70.2%, which is 10.3 percentage points below the Chevrolet brand average of 80.4%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Cruze on the road.

The most common reasons a Chevrolet Cruze fails its MOT are a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn. If you are preparing your Cruze for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Chevrolet Cruze, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Chevrolet Cruze performs at MOT across different model years.

2014

Based on 1,143 vehicles

72.0%Average

Chevrolet average: 80.4%

Dangerous Defects

8.1%

Retest Rate

26.4%

Mileage at 10yr

135k mi

2013

Based on 3,052 vehicles

70.4%Average

Chevrolet average: 80.4%

Dangerous Defects

7.4%

Retest Rate

27.5%

Mileage at 10yr

125k mi

2012

Based on 3,747 vehicles

68.9%Average

Chevrolet average: 80.4%

Dangerous Defects

7.7%

Retest Rate

31.6%

Mileage at 10yr

129k mi

2011

Based on 2,527 vehicles

71.5%Average

Chevrolet average: 80.4%

Dangerous Defects

6.4%

Retest Rate

24.8%

2010

Based on 1,606 vehicles

66.8%Average

Chevrolet average: 80.4%

Dangerous Defects

6.4%

Retest Rate

27.3%

2009

Based on 613 vehicles

65.9%Average

Chevrolet average: 80.4%

Dangerous Defects

6.2%

Retest Rate

31.6%

0

Based on 7,238 vehicles

75.8%Good

Chevrolet average: 80.4%

Mileage at 5yr

81k mi

Top MOT Failures — Chevrolet Cruze

The most common reasons a Chevrolet Cruze fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened

4.0%

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

3.6%

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

2.7%

a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm

2.6%

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

2.2%

Chevrolet Cruze Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

5.4%

Front Offside

4.8%

Rear Nearside

4.8%

Other Chevrolet Models

Compare MOT reliability across Chevrolet models.

Chevrolet Captiva

71.7% pass rate

Chevrolet Pick-up

69.2% pass rate

Chevrolet Corvette

89.7% pass rate

Chevrolet Camaro

95.9% pass rate

Chevrolet Astro

57.8% pass rate

Chevrolet Pick Up

85.5% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Chevrolet Cruze

Chevrolet Cruze — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Chevrolet Cruze MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Chevrolet Cruze?

The average MOT pass rate for the Chevrolet Cruze is 70.2% compared to the Chevrolet average of 80.4%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

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

The most common MOT failures on the Chevrolet Cruze are: A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened (4.0%), A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (3.6%), A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (2.7%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Chevrolet Cruze reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 70.2%, the Chevrolet Cruze is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.

How do I check the MOT history of a Chevrolet Cruze?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Chevrolet Cruze?

Typical mileage for the Chevrolet Cruze: 134,932 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Cruze to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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