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BT62 VXK

2012 Chevrolet Cruze

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,590 mi
Last recorded130,590 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Cruze55,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT62 VXK
MakeChevrolet
ModelCruze
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2025 130,590 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2025 130,499 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 124,564 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened Its wrong modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources O/S/R and N/S/R (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 124,543 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened Its wrong modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources O/S/R and N/S/R (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 118,332 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 111,677 miles

Nearside rear coil spring has fewer coils than offside rear - car sitting level

Pass 31 Mar 2021 105,434 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 105,425 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 102,572 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 98,448 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 87,485 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 74,087 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 61,661 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 54,369 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 54,369 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2017 43,978 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 29,886 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 18,893 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 18,893 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 14,602 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 14,602 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (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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BT62 VXK is a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BT62 VXK, 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 BT62 VXK registered?

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

Is BT62 VXK safe to buy?

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