Chevrolet Cruze MOT Results

Registered in 2010

57.6% pass rate

from 949 tests in 2021

(16% worse than other 2010 cars)

Pass rate by mileage

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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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Chevrolet Cruze is unusually good or bad.

15% fail on Suspension
- 6.7% fail on Springs
  - 6.7% fail on Coil springs
    - 6.7% fail on Coil spring
- 6.2% fail on Suspension arms (52% worse than other 2010 cars)
  - 4.1% fail on Pins and bushes (150% worse than other 2010 cars)
  - 2.0% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.21% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.11% fail on Suspension arm
- 3.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 1.9% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
  - 0.53% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.32% fail on Linkage ball joints
  - 0.21% fail on Linkage
  - 0.21% fail on Ball joint
- 0.21% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.21% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.21% fail on Ball joint
- 0.11% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.11% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
13% fail on Brakes (69% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 6.5% fail on Brake performance (63% worse than other 2010 cars)
  - 3.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (120% worse than other 2010 cars)
    - 3.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (130% worse than other 2010 cars)
  - 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
    - 2.5% fail on Rbt
      - 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.32% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 1.5% fail on Rbt
      - 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
      - 0.21% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
  - 0.74% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.74% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.53% fail on Service brake imbalance
      - 0.42% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.32% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 5.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (71% worse than other 2010 cars)
  - 4.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (110% worse than other 2010 cars)
    - 4.2% fail on Brake pads (100% worse than other 2010 cars)
    - 0.11% fail on Brake linings
  - 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 1.1% fail on Brake discs
  - 0.11% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
    - 0.11% fail on Cable
- 2.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
  - 2.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
  - 1.1% fail on Electronic stability control (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.63% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.63% fail on Hand lever (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.63% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.63% fail on Lever
- 0.53% fail on Flexible brake hoses (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 3.4% fail on Headlamps
  - 3.4% fail on Headlamp
- 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.53% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 3.0% fail on Stop lamp
- 2.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.53% fail on Direction indicators (75% better than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.53% fail on Flashing type (75% better than other 2010 cars)
    - 0.53% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.53% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.53% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.53% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.32% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.21% fail on Battery(ies)
  - 0.11% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.21% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.21% fail on Position lamp
7.8% fail on Visibility (46% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 4.4% fail on Wipers (75% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 3.5% fail on Washers
- 0.11% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.11% fail on Windscreen
7.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (120% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 7.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (130% worse than other 2010 cars)
  - 6.0% fail on Spark ignition (190% worse than other 2010 cars)
    - 3.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    - 1.4% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 1.3% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
  - 1.4% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.95% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.32% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    - 0.21% fail on Emissions not tested
    - 0.11% fail on Emission control equipment
      - 0.11% fail on Particulate filter
- 0.32% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.32% fail on Engine oil leaks
6.4% fail on Tyres
- 3.6% fail on Condition
- 2.8% fail on Tread depth
- 0.21% fail on Size/type
5.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 3.4% fail on Exhaust system (100% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Transmission
  - 1.7% fail on Drive shafts
    - 1.7% fail on Joints
- 0.42% fail on Bumpers (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.11% fail on Hose
- 0.11% fail on Doors
  - 0.11% fail on Other passenger's door
    - 0.11% fail on Door condition
1.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 1.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (150% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.21% fail on Condition
- 0.11% fail on Airbags
  - 0.11% fail on Drivers airbag
0.74% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.74% fail on Registration plates
0.63% fail on Steering (73% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Power steering
  - 0.11% fail on Operation
  - 0.11% fail on Pipes and hoses
  - 0.11% fail on Other components
- 0.21% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.21% fail on Steering rack
- 0.11% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.11% fail on Ball joint
- 0.11% fail on Steering column
0.21% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.21% 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.