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AF12 NSZ

2012 Chevrolet Cruze

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,073 mi
Last recorded85,073 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Cruze55,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 NSZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelCruze
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 85,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 85,073 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 81,721 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 81,721 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 78,529 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 78,529 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 73,687 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 69,038 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 64,630 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 60,500 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 53,168 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 53,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 45,352 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 36,762 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 36,762 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6ml (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 26,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wearing low inner edge

Offside Rear cracking in tread

Pass 23 Dec 2014 15,859 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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AF12 NSZ is a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AF12 NSZ, 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 AF12 NSZ registered?

AF12 NSZ is a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is AF12 NSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 NSZ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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