2011 Chevrolet Cruze · 3,533 MOT tests
2011 Chevrolet Cruze reliability
2011 Chevrolet Cruzes fail 39% of first MOT tests, 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 5 Cruze years (3,533 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Chevrolet Cruzes: 39.2%)
- 39%
- first-time fail rate (all Chevrolet Cruzes: 39.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 14% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 75,889
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,533
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- 2012 cars: 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 7.1% of tests fail here (112% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 16% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics17.2%
- Suspension13.1%
- Brakes8.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.7%
- Tyres6.4%
- Body, chassis and structure3.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 7.22%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Position lamp not working 5.29%
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 3.85%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.57%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.2%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.52%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (16.42%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.72%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.43%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.03%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.61%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (7.47%)
Is a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze reliable?
2011 Chevrolet Cruzes fail 39% of first MOT tests, 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 5 Cruze years (3,533 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (7.22% of tests), position lamp not working (5.29% of tests), engine warning light inoperative or lit (3.85% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2011 Chevrolet Cruze shows 75,889 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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