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ADY 896D

2012 Chevrolet Cruze

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,260 mi
Last recorded129,260 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Cruze55,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADY 896D
MakeChevrolet
ModelCruze
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 129,260 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 106,901 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive diff/driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 123,244 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 99,270 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive inner diff/driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 113,517 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2023 113,517 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2023 91,756 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 91,749 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))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 108,915 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2022 108,914 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2021 100,791 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 100,791 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 72,021 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 93,421 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 67,829 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 67,829 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 62,300 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 80,197 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 55,716 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 69,544 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 74,603 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 74,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 60,878 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front wishbone rear bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 37,903 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 51,628 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 51,628 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 33,736 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 43,490 miles

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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ADY 896D is a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ADY 896D, 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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ADY 896D is a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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