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BJ61 CLY

2011 Chevrolet Cruze

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

111,854 mi
Last recorded111,854 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Cruze52,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 CLY
MakeChevrolet
ModelCruze
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 111,854 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 110,256 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 108,641 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 108,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 106,749 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 104,978 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 104,978 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 98,563 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 88,454 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 77,116 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 64,944 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 55,687 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 44,696 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 34,678 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 24,156 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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BJ61 CLY is a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ61 CLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ61 CLY registered?

BJ61 CLY is a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, first registered on 27 October 2011.

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The MOT history for BJ61 CLY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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