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BJ11 PWY

2011 Chevrolet Cruze

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

149,581 mi
Last recorded149,581 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Cruze52,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 PWY
MakeChevrolet
ModelCruze
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 149,581 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 142,849 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scored (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2023 142,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scored (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 114,147 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 93,317 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 89,602 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 89,601 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 83,277 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 76,133 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 65,467 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 65,467 miles

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 52,369 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 52,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 May 2015 36,015 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 30,540 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 30,540 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 29,903 miles

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

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 PWY is a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PWY, 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 PWY is a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, first registered on 28 March 2011.

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