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BJ09 ZTU

2009 Chevrolet Cruze

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,097 mi
Last recorded124,097 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Cruze58,043 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 ZTU
MakeChevrolet
ModelCruze
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 124,097 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 123,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 116,528 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 104,346 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 97,986 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 93,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 93,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 86,598 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 86,598 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 75,799 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 66,093 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 66,093 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 53,704 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 45,026 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2013 31,202 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 31,202 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 21,302 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 21,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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BJ09 ZTU is a 2009 Chevrolet Cruze in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2009 Chevrolet Cruze models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 58,043 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 BJ09 ZTU, 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 17 years old, this Chevrolet Cruze is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJ09 ZTU registered?

BJ09 ZTU is a 2009 Chevrolet Cruze, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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