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AY12 WMA

2012 Chevrolet Cruze

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

139,337 mi
Last recorded139,337 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Cruze55,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 WMA
MakeChevrolet
ModelCruze
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 139,337 miles

Nearside Front bumber slightly loose

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

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

hand brake high but not to stop

Fail 30 Apr 2025 139,337 miles

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

Nearside Front bumber slightly loose

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

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

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

hand brake high but not to stop

Pass 15 Apr 2024 135,240 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 135,240 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 129,075 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 124,878 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 109,364 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 95,292 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 83,012 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 64,299 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 47,950 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 35,892 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 35,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 24,142 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 WMA is a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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