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AJ61 HYR

2012 Chevrolet Cruze

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,080 mi
Last recorded78,080 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Cruze55,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 HYR
MakeChevrolet
ModelCruze
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 78,080 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 78,080 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 69,289 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 69,289 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Plate delaminating. (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 58,679 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Starting to delaminate at top of plate, (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 46,490 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 46,490 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 37,700 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 37,700 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 29,913 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 29,913 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 27,157 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 23,585 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 21,642 miles

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges both sides

Pass 11 Jan 2017 16,928 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2016 13,414 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 9,197 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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AJ61 HYR is a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze in White with a 1,998cc diesel 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 AJ61 HYR, 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 AJ61 HYR registered?

AJ61 HYR is a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze, first registered on 12 January 2012.

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