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BD12 YAF

2012 Chevrolet Cruze

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

47,155 mi
Last recorded47,155 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Cruze55,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 YAF
MakeChevrolet
ModelCruze
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 47,155 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 41,276 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 41,276 miles

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 40,531 miles

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both affected (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 39,735 miles

Coolant leak no water in coolant tank topped up ()

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 37,660 miles

Central Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 37,144 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))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 37,144 miles

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

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 11 Jun 2019 33,804 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 29,492 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 26,852 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 2 Jun 2016 22,753 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 17,139 miles

Both front brake pads wearing thin

Both rear tyres cracking in tread area

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 YAF is a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BD12 YAF, 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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BD12 YAF is a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze, first registered on 23 June 2012.

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