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BF61 VHY

2011 Chevrolet Cruze

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

122,968 mi
Last recorded122,968 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Cruze52,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 122,968 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 121,543 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust flexi worn

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Door damaged

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR/OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 121,543 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust flexi worn

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Door damaged

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR/OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 117,704 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside rear door damage

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 69,098 miles

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

Engine Oil Level Low

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 69,098 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Engine Oil Level Low

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 65,959 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 65,959 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 62,177 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 57,288 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 57,288 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 53,586 miles

Rear inner brake pads wearing low

Fail 28 Jun 2018 53,586 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear inner brake pads wearing low

Pass 27 Jun 2017 49,121 miles

Oil leak on engine ()

Oil leak steering rack leaking slightly ()

Pass 23 Jun 2016 41,389 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 41,133 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 29,029 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking

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

rear wiper torn

Pass 6 Jul 2015 29,029 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking

rear wiper torn

Pass 4 Dec 2014 25,223 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 4 Dec 2014 25,223 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Jun 2014 22,863 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 VHY is a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VHY, 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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BF61 VHY is a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, first registered on 8 September 2011.

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