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Chevrolet Cruze Lt Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Chevrolet Cruze Lt reliable? We analysed 682 real MOT tests across 113 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 682 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
84.3%
Typical Mileage
63,586mi
Annual Mileage
6,332mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Chevrolet Cruze Lt is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Chevrolet Cruze Lt.

Chevrolet Cruze Lt Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Chevrolet Cruze Lt. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Chevrolet Cruze Lt Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Chevrolet Cruze Lt owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
4,129 mi/yr
Typical
6,332 mi/yr
Average
7,116 mi/yr
Heavy usage
8,916 mi/yr

Chevrolet Cruze Lt Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Chevrolet Cruze Lt MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
63,586 mi
75th Percentile
83,637 mi
95th Percentile
115,622 mi
Max Recorded
205,724 mi

How Does the Chevrolet Cruze Lt Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Chevrolet Cruze Lt THIS CAR 84.3% 682 63,586 mi — yrs
Chevrolet Matiz 70.8% 487,981 39,253 mi 21 yrs
Chevrolet Spark 71.9% 273,626 47,852 mi 16 yrs
Chevrolet Aveo 69.7% 241,765 48,643 mi 18 yrs
BMW 223I M Sport MHEV Auto 91.7% 684 20,612 mi — yrs

Compared to the Chevrolet Matiz (70.8% pass rate) and the Chevrolet Spark (71.9% pass rate), the Chevrolet Cruze Lt outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Chevrolet Cruze Lt?

The Chevrolet Cruze Lt has an overall MOT pass rate of 84.3% across 682 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Chevrolet Cruze Lt owner drives around 6,332 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Chevrolet Cruze Lt — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Chevrolet Cruze Lt reliable?
Based on 682 MOT tests, the Chevrolet Cruze Lt has a 84.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Chevrolet Cruze Lt?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Chevrolet Cruze Lt do per year?
The typical Chevrolet Cruze Lt does around 6,332 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Chevrolet Cruze Lt last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Chevrolet Cruze Lt?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.