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BF61 VHL

2011 Chevrolet Cruze

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

100,133 mi
Last recorded100,133 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Cruze52,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 VHL
MakeChevrolet
ModelCruze
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 100,133 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2025 87,220 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 87,217 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 76,730 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2023 75,000 miles

Engine Coolant Leak.

Pass 4 Aug 2022 69,723 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 66,080 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 66,072 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 58,427 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 58,427 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 58,427 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour all 4 corners to bright (4.4.3 (a))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 53,338 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 53,249 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2019 46,499 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 46,499 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements damaged (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 39,805 miles

Front Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 17 Jan 2017 32,070 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 32,070 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jan 2016 24,141 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to get low (3.5.1g)

both front and near side rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 27 Jan 2015 12,462 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 12,462 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 11,227 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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BF61 VHL is a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2011 Chevrolet Cruze models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 52,694 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 BF61 VHL, 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 15 years old, this Chevrolet Cruze is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BF61 VHL registered?

BF61 VHL is a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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