2012 Chevrolet Cruze · 5,105 MOT tests
2012 Chevrolet Cruze reliability
2012 Chevrolet Cruzes fail 38.8% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 5 Cruze years (5,105 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Chevrolet Cruzes: 39.2%)
- 38.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Chevrolet Cruzes: 39.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 19% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 75,618
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,105
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- 2013 cars: 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 7.1% of tests fail here (135% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 24% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics16.1%
- Suspension12.7%
- Brakes8.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.5%
- Tyres7.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7.1%
- Body, chassis and structure2.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 8.76%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Position lamp not working 5.78%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.8%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.72%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 2.8%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.68%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.1%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (14.87%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.22%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.17%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.25%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (5.21%)
Is a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze reliable?
2012 Chevrolet Cruzes fail 38.8% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 5 Cruze years (5,105 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (8.76% of tests), position lamp not working (5.78% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.8% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Chevrolet Cruze shows 75,618 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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