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CHEVROLET CRUZE2011 · 1.8L PETROL

MA61 VAU

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE? It's a PETROL with a 1796cc engine showing 32,388 miles. MOT is valid and it's taxed for the road. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT

Valid

Expires 28/07/2027

Tax

Taxed

Expires 01/07/2027

Mileage: 32,388
Fuel: PETROL
Year: 2011
Engine: 1796cc

Free vehicle health score

/ 100 · Average

Public record health check: Average.

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✓ Valid MOT

✓ Taxed

✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

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Locked

Finance

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Write-off

Locked

Salvage

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Imported

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Exported

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Scrapped

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Destruction

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Full MOT History

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Chevrolet Cruze (MA61 VAU) from 2011 show a total of 5 MOT tests between July 2023 and July 2026.

With 4 passes and 1 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 80%. Such a high pass rate is a positive indicator of the car's general condition and maintenance history.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 5 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 1 failure item has been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.

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ADVISORY

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Buying Score

62/100

Risk Level

Medium

Est. Annual Cost

£900-£1,200

Mileage

The recorded 32,388 miles is well below ...

Our Verdict

Proceed with caution and budget for immediate brake and tyre work before this 2011 Chevrolet Cruze is road-safe. The recent MOT failure shows worn rear brakes and tyres that must be addressed regardless of the same-day pass after repairs.

Ask the seller for proof of the brake and tyre work carried out between the failed and passed MOT on 2026-07-07, including invoices for rear pads, discs, and any tyres fitted. Confirm the mileage discrepancy where the failure was logged at 32,385 and the pass at 32,388 on the same day, which suggests a quick turnaround rather than a concern but should be documented. Given no aggregate reliability data exists for the Chevrolet Cruze, rely on the individual history and insist on a full service record to validate the low mileage and confirm cambelt or chain intervals were met for the 1796cc petrol unit.

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