2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE1.7L Diesel
Vehicle Insight Summary
With 79,262 miles recorded, this Silver 2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE runs on Diesel with a 1686cc engine. MOT is currently valid and tax is unpaid.
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1686cc
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
Checking the history for this 2012 Chevrolet Cruze (FC62 LFC), we found 5 MOT results in the period of November 2023 to December 2025.
With 3 passes and 2 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 60%. While not perfect, the history shows a relatively typical pattern of MOT passes and fails.
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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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