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BN12 AZL

2012 Chevrolet Cruze

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,575 mi
Last recorded114,575 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Cruze55,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 AZL
MakeChevrolet
ModelCruze
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 114,575 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Door handle slightly damaged

Offside Front Sill damaged

Offside Front Wing damaged slightly

Offside Rear Quarter panel slightly damaged

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

Rear bumper slightly damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2024 111,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake disc corroded inner face

Offside Front sill damaged

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 96,299 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 96,297 miles

Front Speed limiter plate missing (7.10 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 81,998 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 79,531 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 79,531 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 75,411 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 70,936 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 60,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 49,150 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 49,150 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 38,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 27,862 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 14 Dec 2015 27,862 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all four tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 2 Jan 2015 16,524 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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BN12 AZL is a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN12 AZL, 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 BN12 AZL registered?

BN12 AZL is a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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