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AF59 YZG

2009 Chevrolet Cruze

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

156,245 mi
Last recorded156,245 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Cruze58,043 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 YZG
MakeChevrolet
ModelCruze
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2025 156,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases seam split open across top of silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

both front tyres cracked and perished

Pass 2 Oct 2024 153,504 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 146,165 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 146,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn RearBush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 139,409 miles

Heat shield above rear silencer adrift from body.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Hi level lamp not working. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 139,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Heat shield above rear silencer adrift from body.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Hi level lamp not working. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 132,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Hi level lamp. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 132,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Hi level lamp. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 124,203 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush delaminating, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

No high level brake light working.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush delaminating, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 124,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush delaminating, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

No high level brake light working.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush delaminating, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 114,867 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 101,722 miles

No high level stop lamp fitted/working.

Fail 16 Oct 2018 101,719 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective Pressure pipe not attached to filter. (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracks in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

No high level stop lamp fitted/working.

Pass 18 Oct 2017 89,056 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Oct 2016 77,070 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 65,857 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf filter pipe union (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 54,726 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 54,726 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 44,421 miles

both rear tyres are wearing unevenly on the inside n/s is worst

Fail 9 Oct 2013 44,419 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres are wearing unevenly on the inside n/s is worst

Pass 8 Oct 2012 34,514 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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AF59 YZG is a 2009 Chevrolet Cruze in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2009 Chevrolet Cruze models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 58,043 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 AF59 YZG, 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 17 years old, this Chevrolet Cruze is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF59 YZG is a 2009 Chevrolet Cruze, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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