CHEVROLET CRUZE MOT pass rate
69.5% of 7,116 CHEVROLET CRUZE MOT tests pass.
The CRUZE passes its MOT 69.5% of the time — well above the average across all CHEVROLET models, which sits at 63.4%.
The CHEVROLET CRUZE passes 69.5% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 72.5% at 6–10 years to 64.2% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | too few tests (10) | 10 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | 72.5% | 269 | 80,517 miles |
| 10–15 years | 69.5% | 6,742 | 84,787 miles |
| 15+ years | 64.2% | 95 | 92,516 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the CHEVROLET CRUZE
The most common reason the CHEVROLET CRUZE fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 53.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 53.2% | Not working |
| Suspension | 34.9% | Fractured or broken |
| Brakes | 33.6% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 19.4% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 18.7% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Visibility | 16.6% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Body, chassis, structure | 7.5% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.8% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 1.7% | Fixing missing |
| Steering | 1.2% | Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
Related CHEVROLET models
- CHEVROLET SPARK — 64.9% pass rate
- CHEVROLET MATIZ — 56.7% pass rate
- CHEVROLET AVEO — 56.7% pass rate
- CHEVROLET CAPTIVA — 61.4% pass rate
- CHEVROLET ORLANDO — 70.1% pass rate
- CHEVROLET KALOS — 54.0% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the CHEVROLET CRUZE?
- 69.5% of CHEVROLET CRUZE MOT tests pass, based on 7,116 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the CHEVROLET CRUZE?
- The most common reason the CHEVROLET CRUZE fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 53.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the CHEVROLET CRUZE's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the CHEVROLET service history guide for how to check and keep one.