2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Chevrolet Cruze MOT pass rate and common faults

593 MOT tests in 2024. 57.8% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time57.8%
Failed or needed repairs42.2%
Typical mileage at test87,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 593 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.6%
  2. Position lamp: not working5.6%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction5.4%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.2%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.9%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.0%
    23 marked dangerous
  7. Stop lamp: not working3.0%
  8. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.4%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics21.1%
  2. Brakes19.7%
  3. Suspension18.9%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks8.4%
  6. Tyres7.8%
  7. Body & chassis5.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine22.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.2%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2010 Chevrolet Cruze?

In 2024, 57.8% of 2010 Chevrolet Cruze cars passed their MOT first time, across 593 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Chevrolet Cruze?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; position lamp: not working; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Chevrolet Cruze reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).