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BF61 VHX

2011 Chevrolet Cruze

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,975 mi
Last recorded47,975 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Cruze52,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 47,975 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 42,920 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded both ()

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 42,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded both ()

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 39,773 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 35,940 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe corroded but not leaking

Pass 9 Nov 2021 34,696 miles

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

exhaust front flexi pipe corroded but not leaking

Fail 8 Nov 2021 34,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

exhaust front flexi pipe corroded but not leaking

Pass 5 Sep 2020 31,058 miles

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

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

coolant fan run on throught out the test but not over heating

exhaust flexi pipe corroded but not leaking

spanner light on

Fail 5 Sep 2020 31,058 miles

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

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

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

coolant fan run on throught out the test but not over heating

exhaust flexi pipe corroded but not leaking

spanner light on

Pass 9 Sep 2019 26,444 miles

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

exhaust front flexi pipe corroded and damaged but not leaking

Pass 7 Sep 2018 20,542 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 20,542 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 15,715 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 13,059 miles

rear wiper torn

Fail 13 Sep 2016 13,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

rear wiper torn

Pass 26 Aug 2015 10,362 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 8,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 8,563 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 VHX is a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VHX, 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 VHX registered?

BF61 VHX is a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, first registered on 20 September 2011.

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