Chevrolet Cruze MOT Results

Registered in 2009
56.5% pass rate
from 395 tests in 2021
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Chevrolet Cruze is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Suspension
    • 6.6% fail on Springs
      • 6.6% fail on Coil springs
        • 6.6% fail on Coil spring
    • 6.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.3% fail on Ball joint
      • 3.0% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.76% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 3.0% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.25% fail on Linkage
    • 0.51% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.51% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.51% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.25% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 14% fail on Brakes (62% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 5.3% fail on Brake pads (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.51% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.25% fail on Cable
        • 0.25% fail on Lever
    • 5.8% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.51% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt
          • 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.51% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (22 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Anti-lock braking system (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Electronic stability control (10 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.25% fail on Lever
    • 0.25% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.25% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.25% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.25% fail on Other components
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.0% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.51% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.51% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.51% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.51% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.51% fail on Individual direction indicators
  • 9.1% fail on Visibility (54% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Washers
    • 4.8% fail on Wipers
    • 0.25% fail on View to rear
      • 0.25% fail on Mirrors
  • 7.3% fail on Tyres
    • 4.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.51% fail on Size/type
  • 7.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (71% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.76% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 3.5% fail on Compression ignition (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.25% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 0.25% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.25% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 6.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.3% fail on Transmission
      • 2.3% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.3% fail on Joints
    • 0.51% fail on Body
      • 0.51% fail on Panel (18 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.25% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 1.0% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.76% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.51% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.51% fail on Condition
    • 0.25% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.51% fail on Steering (79% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.51% fail on Track rod end
  • 0.25% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.25% fail on Attachment
Read the Honest John Review

  • Chevrolet Cruze (2009 - 2015)
    Good value for money. Also comes with a six-speed automatic. Decent VCDi diesels. Driver and passenger seats both height adjustable.

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