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AU61 YJO

2011 Chevrolet Cruze

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

108,021 mi
Last recorded108,021 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Cruze52,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 YJO
MakeChevrolet
ModelCruze
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 108,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 107,739 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration blue/ white smoke when acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin oil leaking onto exhausts and giving fumes (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box corroded and blowing . note middle and rear exhaust one part (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/f and o/s/f and o/s/r bulbs showing slight white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources inop (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box heat shield corroded and adrift may fall off

Pass 28 Mar 2024 103,893 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 103,873 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 97,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flex damaged and blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks a lot (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 97,150 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding brake binding and disc corroded and brake pad breaking up (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flex damaged and blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks a lot (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 92,427 miles

oil leaks

Pass 27 Jan 2021 83,342 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 83,342 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 74,375 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 69,445 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 69,445 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 63,716 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 63,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

DISC APPEAR WORN

Nearside Front DISC APPEAR WORN

Nearside Rear BRAKE DISC CORRODED OVERHEATED

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear BRAKE DISC CORRODED OVERHEATED

Pass 29 Sep 2016 49,893 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 49,795 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 39,450 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 29,462 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S wiper rubber split,Brake fluid low,Coolant level low,Small cut N/S/F tyre.

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

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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AU61 YJO is a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2011 Chevrolet Cruze models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 52,694 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 AU61 YJO, 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 15 years old, this Chevrolet Cruze is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU61 YJO is a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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