2013 Chevrolet Cruze · 4,271 MOT tests
2013 Chevrolet Cruze reliability
2013 Chevrolet Cruzes fail 38.3% of first MOT tests, 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 5 Cruze years (4,271 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Chevrolet Cruzes: 39.2%)
- 38.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Chevrolet Cruzes: 39.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 26% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 73,320
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,271
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 7.4% of tests fail here (172% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 21% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Chevrolet Cruze
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics16.8%
- Suspension13.3%
- Brakes7.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.6%
- Tyres6%
- Body, chassis and structure2.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 10.23%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Position lamp not working 6.84%
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 3.77%
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 3.14%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.93%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 2.69%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.83%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (11.94%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.05%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.6%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.43%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (5.22%)
Is a 2013 Chevrolet Cruze reliable?
2013 Chevrolet Cruzes fail 38.3% of first MOT tests, 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 5 Cruze years (4,271 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Chevrolet Cruze MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (10.23% of tests), position lamp not working (6.84% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.77% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Chevrolet Cruze have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Chevrolet Cruze shows 73,320 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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