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CHEVROLET CRUZE MOT Pass Rate

71.0% of 1,888 CHEVROLET CRUZE MOT tests pass.

The CRUZE passes its MOT 71.0% of the time — well above the average across all CHEVROLET models, which sits at 63.5%.

The CHEVROLET CRUZE passes 71.0% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (78.3%).

Pass rate by vehicle age

Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 71.3% at 10–15 years to 66.7% at 15+ years.

Pass rate by vehicle age band0–3 yearsn/a3–6 yearsn/a6–10 yearsn/a10–15 years71.3%15+ years66.7%
CHEVROLET CRUZE pass rate and average mileage by vehicle age band
Vehicle agePass rateTestsAverage mileage
0–3 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
3–6 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
6–10 yearstoo few tests (22)22no reading
10–15 years71.3%1,79787,482 miles
15+ years66.7%6989,423 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 60.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".

Top MOT failure categories for the CHEVROLET CRUZE
CategoryShare of failed testsExample
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment60.8%not working
Suspension32.1%fractured or broken
Brakes29.9%less than 1.5 mm thick
Tyres20.1%tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Noise, emissions and leaks18.2%inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Visibility15.2%does not clear the windscreen effectively
Body, chassis, structure7.4%has a major leak of exhaust gases
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems2.0%warning lamp indicates a fault
Steering1.8%gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Identification of the vehicle1.4%inscription illegible

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