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BT62 VWP

2012 Chevrolet Cruze

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

142,855 mi
Last recorded142,855 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Cruze55,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT62 VWP
MakeChevrolet
ModelCruze
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 142,855 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 139,158 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 135,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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 24 Feb 2024 124,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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 28 Feb 2023 122,258 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 117,278 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 111,090 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 105,357 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres scrubbing on inside. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 100,289 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 100,288 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 94,482 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 94,482 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 89,043 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 71,750 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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BT62 VWP is a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BT62 VWP, 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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BT62 VWP is a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze, first registered on 28 December 2012.

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