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AK62 VEL

2012 Chevrolet Cruze

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,407 mi
Last recorded140,407 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Cruze55,111 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 VEL
MakeChevrolet
ModelCruze
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 140,407 miles

corrosion o/s/r and n/s/r inner sill

corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Fail 10 May 2024 140,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion o/s/r and n/s/r inner sill

corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Pass 21 Jun 2022 137,749 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 137,749 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 131,413 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Jun 2021 131,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 127,655 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 127,655 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding hand brake (1.2.1 (f))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 119,834 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 119,834 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 109,094 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 109,094 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 93,794 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 75,253 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 57,338 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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AK62 VEL is a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AK62 VEL, 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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AK62 VEL is a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze, first registered on 7 November 2012.

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