CHEVROLET CRUZE2011 · 2.0L DIESEL
Vehicle Insight Summary
Considering this 2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE? It's a DIESEL with a 1998cc engine showing 164,075 miles. MOT is valid and it's taxed for the road. View the full DVLA history below.
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2011
- Engine
- 1998cc
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Full MOT History
Registered in 2011, this Chevrolet Cruze with plate AJ11 MWZ has undergone 5 MOT inspections since November 2023.
The vehicle has achieved an overall 60% pass rate, with 3 passes and 2 failures recorded. A decent overall history, though the failure record warrants a closer look for any patterns.
The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.
There are 16 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.
A total of 11 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d”.
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Common Problems: CHEVROLET CRUZE
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Diesel Oil Dilution and DPF Clogging(Serious)
Incomplete DPF regenerations lead to fuel entering the oil sump. If not caught, this can lead to engine "runaway" or bearing failure.
- M32 Gearbox Bearing Failure(Serious)
Like its Vauxhall cousins, the 6-speed manual gearbox can suffer from bearing wear, eventually leading to total failure.
- Cooling System Thermostat and Water Pump Failures(Moderate)
The thermostat housing and water pump are common failure points. The plastic thermostat housing can crack, and the water pump can develop leaks, leading to overheating.
- Electrical Sensor and Warning Light Faults(Moderate)
Various sensors including crankshaft position, oxygen, and mass air flow sensors can fail, triggering warning lights and causing poor running. The electronic boot release is also a known failure point.
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