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BJ61 CMU

2011 Chevrolet Cruze

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,266 mi
Last recorded95,266 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Cruze52,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 CMU
MakeChevrolet
ModelCruze
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 95,266 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 95,265 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 90,444 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 86,392 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 83,639 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 79,420 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 104,702 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 104,702 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 59,113 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 59,030 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner and outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to view fully (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 49,372 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Oct 2017 49,372 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Aug 2017 47,541 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 34,948 miles

front and rear brake pads worn low

Fail 4 Jul 2016 34,948 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)

front and rear brake pads worn low

Pass 1 Oct 2014 19,545 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 CMU is a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BJ61 CMU, 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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What year was BJ61 CMU registered?

BJ61 CMU is a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, first registered on 29 November 2011.

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