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BF12 YHY

2012 Chevrolet Cruze

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

171,387 mi
Last recorded171,387 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Cruze55,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 YHY
MakeChevrolet
ModelCruze
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Feb 2024 171,387 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi-pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror glass smashed (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened webbing damaged and chewed through (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front mirror glass poorly secured

Nearside Lower outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on inner face (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on outer face (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front mirror housing damaged

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on inner face (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower outer sill damaged

service warning light on

Pass 2 Mar 2023 142,376 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi-hose in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front mirror glass poorly secured

Nearside Lower damage to centre of outer sill

Offside Lower damage to rear of outer sill

Fail 2 Mar 2023 88,985 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in centre of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi-hose in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre heavily worn on edges and close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front mirror glass poorly secured

Nearside Lower damage to centre of outer sill

Offside Lower damage to rear of outer sill

service light on

Pass 18 Mar 2022 72,101 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 72,101 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2021 59,527 miles

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

n/s mirror missing

Fail 15 Mar 2021 59,527 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

n/s mirror missing

Pass 11 Feb 2020 44,862 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 44,211 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides(NS &OS), marks on tread section. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 37,552 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 32,741 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 27,132 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 20,553 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread area

Fail 13 Jan 2016 20,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

both rear tyres cracking in tread area

Pass 21 Jan 2015 13,798 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

trans pipe slight leak

Fail 21 Jan 2015 13,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

trans pipe slight leak

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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BF12 YHY is a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BF12 YHY, 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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BF12 YHY is a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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