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BJ61 CMY

2011 Chevrolet Cruze

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,501 mi
Last recorded136,501 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Cruze52,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 CMY
MakeChevrolet
ModelCruze
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 136,501 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 129,236 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 194,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 107,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight dampness of oil around gearbox

Pass 30 Nov 2019 94,296 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight dampness of oil around gearbox

Fail 30 Nov 2019 94,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong way (5.2.3 (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

slight dampness of oil around gearbox

Pass 10 Nov 2018 80,639 miles

slight dampness of oil around gearbox

Pass 25 Nov 2017 70,102 miles

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

slight dampness around gearbox

Pass 3 Dec 2016 60,408 miles

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

slight dampness around gear box

Pass 30 Nov 2015 49,241 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 49,241 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 27,551 miles

both front tyres perishing in tread

both rear tyres perishing in tread

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 CMY is a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CMY, 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 CMY registered?

BJ61 CMY is a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, first registered on 6 December 2011.

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The MOT history for BJ61 CMY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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