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BD12 BZT

2012 Chevrolet Cruze

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

46,067 mi
Last recorded46,067 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Cruze55,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 BZT
MakeChevrolet
ModelCruze
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 46,067 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 45,862 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 45,862 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 45,848 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 45,652 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 45,651 miles

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

O/S/R disc has been hot

Pass 12 Jan 2022 45,095 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 44,255 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside edge of tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 41,085 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 37,117 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 Jul 2018 37,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (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))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission from pipes/hoses (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Jul 2017 31,052 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 24,771 miles

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

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

Oil leak automatic gearbox oil cooler pipes ()

Fail 5 Jul 2016 24,771 miles

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

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

Oil leak automatic gearbox oil cooler pipes ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 17,690 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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BD12 BZT is a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BD12 BZT, 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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What year was BD12 BZT registered?

BD12 BZT is a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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