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BJ11 OAO

2011 Chevrolet Cruze

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,613 mi
Last recorded146,613 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Cruze52,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 OAO
MakeChevrolet
ModelCruze
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 146,613 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 129,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly on inner edge & tyre has multiple nails in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel, offside effort low

Fail 15 Dec 2021 129,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly on inner edge & tyre has multiple nails in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel, offside effort low

Pass 16 Dec 2020 123,286 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x 2 chalked ()

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

Slight damage to front number plate

Fail 15 Dec 2020 132,278 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush, chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x 2 chalked ()

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

Slight damage to front number plate

Pass 27 Nov 2019 119,557 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 111,175 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 99,000 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Apr 2017 87,118 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

small cut in offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 7 Apr 2016 69,552 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 69,543 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings inner rack ball joint (2.2.B.1h)

offside rear tyre perishing on sidewall

Pass 26 Mar 2015 52,820 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 48,477 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 48,477 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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BJ11 OAO is a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BJ11 OAO, 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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BJ11 OAO is a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, first registered on 1 April 2011.

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