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BJ61 UZF

2011 Chevrolet Cruze

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,510 mi
Last recorded134,510 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Cruze52,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 134,510 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front driveshaft gearbox seal leaking

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2024 124,313 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel Filler neck ()

Nearside Front Inner Nearside Driveshaft Gearbox Seal Leaking

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 116,442 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 107,002 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 98,683 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 95,975 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 90,483 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 80,348 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 80,348 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 70,443 miles

Offside Front badly worn inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2016 60,972 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 60,972 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 51,248 miles

NSR Tyre Has Slight Cracking In Tread

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 38,249 miles

front tyres different size to rears

offside rear tyre cracking 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 UZF is a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UZF, 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 UZF registered?

BJ61 UZF is a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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