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A17 AJJ

2012 Chevrolet Cruze

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

47,515 mi
Last recorded47,515 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Cruze55,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 AJJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelCruze
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 47,515 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 47,406 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck pipes ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle started to corrode on surface (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust pipe corroded,flexi mesh bands detatched

Pass 26 May 2023 46,227 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck pipes corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust pipe corroded front to rear & flexi mesh securing bands broken away

Pass 19 Mar 2022 44,062 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering rack slightly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive at bottom of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded and front flexi mesh split

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2021 39,939 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 39,939 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 35,430 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 35,430 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 27,989 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 24,591 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 22,200 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 22,200 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 18,765 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 14,738 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Both rear tyre carcasses cracked, not showing inner plies

Fail 17 Feb 2015 14,738 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Both rear tyre carcasses cracked, not showing inner plies

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Cruze?

Based on 106,688 MOT tests across 8,466 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
6,221
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
8,466
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 2,162
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,391
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,181
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 904
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A17 AJJ is a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Chevrolet Cruze models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 55,111 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Cruze fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 2,162 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A17 AJJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Cruze typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Chevrolet Cruze is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A17 AJJ registered?

A17 AJJ is a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is A17 AJJ safe to buy?

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