Chevrolet Cruze reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 7,094 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 7,094 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 61% of Chevrolet Cruze cars aged 8 to 12 years pass their MOT first time — behind the 73% average for all cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in lights & electrics and emissions & leaks.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Cruze tends to fail
Share of Chevrolet Cruze cars aged 8 to 12 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on lights & electrics, emissions & leaks, suspension. Holds up better than average on steering.
Common questions
Is the Chevrolet Cruze reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Chevrolet Cruze is more demanding than average for its age: 61% of examples aged 8 to 12 years pass first time, against a 73% fleet average. Give lights & electrics, emissions & leaks and suspension a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Chevrolet Cruze?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Chevrolet Cruze in 2024: 8 to 12 years, 61%; and 13 years and older, 59%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Chevrolet Cruze MOT?
For Chevrolet Cruze cars aged 8 to 12 years, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are lights & electrics (12.6% of tests vs 6.9% fleet), emissions & leaks (5.7% of tests vs 1.8% fleet), suspension (9.2% of tests vs 5.9% fleet).