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AY12 WLW

2012 Chevrolet Cruze

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,120 mi
Last recorded86,120 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Cruze55,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 WLW
MakeChevrolet
ModelCruze
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 86,120 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 83,582 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 81,881 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 81,849 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 78,499 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 76,812 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 74,951 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 74,945 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 73,477 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 71,068 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 58,492 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 45,330 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 33,137 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 26,189 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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AY12 WLW is a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY12 WLW, 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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AY12 WLW is a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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