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BT61 YFR

2012 Chevrolet Cruze

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

42,591 mi
Last recorded42,591 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Cruze55,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 YFR
MakeChevrolet
ModelCruze
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 42,591 miles

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 41,592 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 63,326 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 37,185 miles

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 23 Dec 2021 34,785 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 34,785 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 33,859 miles

wet test

Pass 27 Dec 2019 33,072 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 31,377 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 31,377 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 28,867 miles

hand brake travel near to limits

Fail 6 Jan 2018 28,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

hand brake travel near to limits

Pass 7 Jan 2017 27,318 miles

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 7 Jan 2017 27,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2016 24,571 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 20,587 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 10 Jan 2015 20,487 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 YFR is a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT61 YFR registered?

BT61 YFR is a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze, first registered on 17 January 2012.

Is BT61 YFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT61 YFR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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