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BJ62 GOU

2012 Chevrolet Cruze

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

132,762 mi
Last recorded132,762 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Cruze55,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 GOU
MakeChevrolet
ModelCruze
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 132,762 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 127,005 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 121,981 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 121,876 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 116,889 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 116,887 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 111,120 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 104,198 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 97,723 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 94,426 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 9 Dec 2017 78,505 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 61,256 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 45,073 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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BJ62 GOU is a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Chevrolet Cruze models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 55,111 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 BJ62 GOU, 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 14 years old, this Chevrolet Cruze is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJ62 GOU registered?

BJ62 GOU is a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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The MOT history for BJ62 GOU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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