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YP61 VKB

2011 Chevrolet Cruze

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,293 mi
Last recorded131,293 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Cruze52,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP61 VKB
MakeChevrolet
ModelCruze
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 131,293 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 131,272 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 121,503 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 111,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 103,350 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 103,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Inside facing out. (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 100,888 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes. ()

Pass 9 Oct 2020 98,015 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 98,015 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 92,546 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 78,501 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2018 78,501 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 63,949 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 63,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 49,671 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 35,850 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 26,086 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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YP61 VKB is a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2011 Chevrolet Cruze models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 52,694 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 YP61 VKB, 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 15 years old, this Chevrolet Cruze is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YP61 VKB is a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, first registered on 29 November 2011.

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