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Chevrolet Cruze reliability by build year

Coverage 2009-20151 named generationSaloonPETROL / DIESEL
At a glance

Chevrolet Cruze built around 2012: about average at the MOT

Chevrolet Cruzes built around 2012 fail their MOT about as often as similar cars the same age.

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Key figure

30% of MOT tests on Chevrolet Cruzes built around 2012 ended in a fail (retests included), against 27% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Chevrolet Cruzes built around 2012 involves fluid leaks.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Chevrolet Cruze's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Leaks

Worth checking

Inspect the leaks carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension springs

Worth checking

Check ride height is even side-to-side and look for cracked or rusted coils.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Cruze's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

Cruze J300

J300 (2009-2015)

Not enough tests to rate
DIESELPETROL

30.5% fail rate, built around 2015 (10 years old)

Likely between 22.9% and 39.3%

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 1 in 4 MOTs, 22.8%)

From 118 MOT tests at this ageView details →

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Chevrolet Cruze.

See every build year for the Chevrolet Cruze

By age

Chevrolet Cruze fail rate by age

This chart combines every Chevrolet Cruze ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
10 yearsbuilt around 2015
11830.5%
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
1,08430.3%
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
1,69930.1%
13 yearsbuilt around 2012
1,75230.0%
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
84030.8%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
49031.4%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
7832.0%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 16 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 13-year-old Chevrolet Cruzes

These issues come from 13-year-old Chevrolet Cruzes, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelEnough data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Oil leak, but not excessive

    28.7%
    Advisory: 516Fail: 4 (1% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    20.4%
    Advisory: 465Fail: 48 (9% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Coil spring corroded

    16.8%
    Advisory: 231Fail: 136 (37% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    15.7%
    Advisory: 356Fail: 40 (10% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    15.2%
    Advisory: 355Fail: 2 (1% of the times it was found)

Based on 1,752 MOT tests on 13-year-old Chevrolet Cruzes, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 13-year-old Chevrolet Cruzes notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelPlenty of data
  1. Brakes + Tyres22%
  2. Suspension + Tyres20%
  3. Fuel & oil + Tyres20%
  4. Lighting + Tyres19%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 1,048 MOT tests on Chevrolet Cruze cars built around 2012 (13 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Chevrolet Cruze.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

DVSA's recall list has no recalls filed under the Chevrolet Cruze name. For the exact car, check with the maker or GOV.UK's recall checker.

Like-for-like

Other saloons to compare

Other saloons to compare

  1. 1

    Volkswagen CC

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    22.9%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    6%
    Dangerous
    7%
    Still registered at 10 years
    75.9%

    Lower fail rate: 22.9%, against 30.0% for the Chevrolet Cruze, both built around 2012.

    1,422 MOT tests on cars built around 2012

  2. 2

    Toyota Avensis

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    25.4%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    5.7%
    Dangerous
    5.9%
    Still registered at 10 years
    72.2%

    Lower fail rate: 25.4%, against 30.0% for the Chevrolet Cruze, both built around 2012.

    4 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    6,004 MOT tests on cars built around 2012

  3. 3

    Volkswagen Passat

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    26.5%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    5.7%
    Dangerous
    7.8%
    Still registered at 10 years
    83.2%

    Lower fail rate: 26.5%, against 30.0% for the Chevrolet Cruze, both built around 2012.

    10 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    20,242 MOT tests on cars built around 2012

  4. 4

    Peugeot 508

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    27.7%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    7.6%
    Dangerous
    8.3%
    Still registered at 10 years
    81%

    Lower fail rate: 27.7%, against 30.0% for the Chevrolet Cruze, both built around 2012.

    6 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    4,145 MOT tests on cars built around 2012

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2012 (13 years old), the Chevrolet Cruze across all generations combined fails MOTs slightly more often than typical for this age. This is based on 1,752 13-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Chevrolet Cruze ever sold: 6,061 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2012 (13 years old): 1,752 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.