2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Chevrolet Cruze MOT pass rate and common faults

472 MOT tests in 2024. 64.4% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

92Below average
Passed first time64.4%
Failed or needed repairs35.6%
Typical mileage at test81,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 472 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken9.1%
  2. Position lamp: not working5.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.9%
    34 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.2%
    36 marked dangerous
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%
  6. Headlamp aim: too high1.7%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.5%
  8. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.3%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics17.6%
  2. Brakes12.5%
  3. Suspension11.4%
  4. Tyres7.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks7.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.9%
  7. Body & chassis2.8%
  8. Wheels1.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.9%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.6%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.4%

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 2014 Chevrolet Cruze?

In 2024, 64.4% of 2014 Chevrolet Cruze cars passed their MOT first time, across 472 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; position lamp: not working; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).