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LM62 EKV

2012 Chevrolet Cruze

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,542 mi
Last recorded135,542 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Cruze55,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM62 EKV
MakeChevrolet
ModelCruze
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 135,542 miles

Coil spring corroded osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2024 135,542 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Rear both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rear both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 120,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring mounted incorrectly

Offside Rear coil spring mounted incorrectly

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

Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

fuel filler pipe corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2023 120,119 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear coil spring mounted incorrectly

Offside Rear coil spring mounted incorrectly

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

Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2022 100,784 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 81,335 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 64,268 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 64,268 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 54,482 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 54,480 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 43,024 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 36,308 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 32,538 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 25,299 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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LM62 EKV is a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 LM62 EKV, 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 LM62 EKV registered?

LM62 EKV is a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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