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AY12 WMC

2012 Chevrolet Cruze

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,366 mi
Last recorded81,366 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Cruze55,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 WMC
MakeChevrolet
ModelCruze
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 81,366 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount bush deteriorating (outer metal surround corroded/cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive dampness around drive shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill slight damage

Offside Front Outer sill slight damage

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component dampness rack boot area (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear fuel filler pipes corroding

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside axle/coil spring mount area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 81,366 miles

Emissions unable to be completed not able to keep revs within freshhold (8.2.1.2 (d))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount bush deteriorating (outer metal surround corroded/cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive dampness around drive shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill slight damage

Offside Front Outer sill slight damage

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component dampness rack boot area (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear fuel filler pipes corroding

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside axle/coil spring mount area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 77,349 miles

Front slight damage nearside and offside outer sills

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

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive slight seepage/dampness driveshaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated fuel filler pipes corroding (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside axle & coil spring mount prescribed area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 73,166 miles

Central heatshield above exhaust mount points deteriorating/partially insecure

Front slight damage nearside and offside outer sills

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

Offside Inner Oil leak, but not excessive signs slight seepage drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sight corrosion offside and nearside coil spring and axle mount prescribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 68,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 68,019 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 62,041 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 57,268 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slight corrosion lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 55,713 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2020 55,713 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective slight streaking (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

slight tightness noticed at both rear wheels when turned by hand

Pass 21 Mar 2019 50,982 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs lipped both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm lowest point and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3mm lowest point and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs slight corrosion inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil level high of max line

slight damage nearside and offside front outer sills

Pass 22 Mar 2018 47,080 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front inner wheel arch cover 1x rear retaining plug missing

Pass 24 Mar 2017 42,534 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorating (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 34,758 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre perished/cracked between tread

Fail 11 Mar 2016 34,758 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre perished/cracked between tread

Rear rear brake pads discolored

Rear slight bind both rear wheels noticed when spun by hand

Rear wiperblade deteriorated

oil level high

Pass 13 Mar 2015 26,150 miles

N/S/R tyre perished and cracked

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front number plate cracked

Fail 13 Mar 2015 26,150 miles

N/S/R tyre perished and cracked

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front number plate cracked

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 WMC is a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 AY12 WMC, 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 WMC is a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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