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BN12 TBY

2012 Chevrolet Cruze

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,888 mi
Last recorded86,888 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Cruze55,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 TBY
MakeChevrolet
ModelCruze
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 86,888 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Inner sills & Suspension Components Corroded

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 86,723 miles

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

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

Surface corrosion under vehicle ( including inner sills & suspension components)

Fail 14 Jul 2025 86,723 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Surface corrosion under vehicle ( including inner sills & suspension components)

Pass 23 Jul 2024 86,422 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 86,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 86,067 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side front (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2022 81,581 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 76,540 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 71,490 miles

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 29 Aug 2019 62,561 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 55,138 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 55,137 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 51,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 40,525 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 40,525 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 30,165 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 19,832 miles

front wipers smeering

Pass 4 Mar 2015 17,001 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 TBY is a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TBY, 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 TBY registered?

BN12 TBY is a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze, first registered on 19 May 2012.

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