2010 Chevrolet Cruze · 2,380 MOT tests
2010 Chevrolet Cruze reliability
2010 Chevrolet Cruzes fail 43.2% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 5 Cruze years (2,380 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Chevrolet Cruzes: 39.2%)
- 43.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Chevrolet Cruzes: 39.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 15% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 85,082
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,380
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- 2011 cars: 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- Weak spot: wheels, 1.1% of tests fail here (110% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 17% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Chevrolet Cruze
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics16.7%
- Suspension16.6%
- Brakes12.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks8.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.1%
- Tyres7.2%
- Body, chassis and structure5.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.63%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Position lamp not working 4.79%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 4.29%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Stop lamp not working 3.82%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.45%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.32%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (16.68%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.87%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.01%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (10.04%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.16%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.36%)
Is a 2010 Chevrolet Cruze reliable?
2010 Chevrolet Cruzes fail 43.2% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 5 Cruze years (2,380 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Chevrolet Cruze MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (5.63% of tests), position lamp not working (4.79% of tests), engine warning light inoperative or lit (4.29% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Chevrolet Cruze have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2010 Chevrolet Cruze shows 85,082 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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