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BJ11 PWV

2011 Chevrolet Cruze

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,946 mi
Last recorded144,946 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Cruze52,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 PWV
MakeChevrolet
ModelCruze
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 144,946 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

front bumper slightly damaged / insecure

underside of vehicle covered in thick mud

vehicle tested in wet weather

Fail 16 Dec 2019 144,946 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached nut missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

front bumper slightly damaged / insecure

underside of vehicle covered in thick mud

vehicle tested in wet weather

Pass 30 Jul 2018 124,974 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 124,904 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

brake anti-slip rubber slightly worn

Pass 22 Jul 2017 91,120 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 63,271 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 56,939 miles

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

Headlamp aim too far to the right both (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 43,429 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 23,290 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 23,290 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 10,950 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 PWV is a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PWV, 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 PWV is a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, first registered on 18 March 2011.

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