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BT61 DCU

2012 Chevrolet Cruze

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,614 mi
Last recorded41,614 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Cruze55,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 DCU
MakeChevrolet
ModelCruze
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 41,614 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 40,175 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIIDE WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear GEAR BOX SEAL ,OIL LEAK.

Pass 8 Jan 2024 38,203 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 36,012 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 36,012 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 34,204 miles

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box oil cooler hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres stepping up

Fail 6 Jan 2022 34,204 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box oil cooler hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres stepping up

Pass 7 Jan 2021 32,178 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 32,176 miles

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 30,364 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 28,486 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 26,332 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 23,182 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 19,728 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 15,474 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 15,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BT61 DCU is a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol 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 BT61 DCU, 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 BT61 DCU registered?

BT61 DCU is a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze, first registered on 12 January 2012.

Is BT61 DCU safe to buy?

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