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BD12 KWU

2012 Chevrolet Cruze

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

38,399 mi
Last recorded38,399 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Cruze55,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 KWU
MakeChevrolet
ModelCruze
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 38,399 miles

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 37,884 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 37,355 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe ? (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread background colour faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 36,741 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 36,065 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 35,714 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 34,427 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 33,054 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 30,039 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 27,893 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 24,737 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 21,050 miles

oil leak at gearbox

Fail 6 Jul 2015 21,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

oil leak at gearbox

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 KWU is a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 BD12 KWU, 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 KWU registered?

BD12 KWU is a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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