2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE1.6L Petrol
Vehicle Insight Summary
With 26,316 miles recorded, this Silver 2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE runs on Petrol with a 1600cc engine. MOT is currently valid and tax is unpaid.
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1600cc
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
This 2012 Chevrolet Cruze (R16 YAM) has a recorded MOT history spanning from April 2026 to April 2026, with 2 MOT tests on record.
Across its entire MOT history, this Chevrolet has a 50% success rate (1 passes and 1 fails). Given the frequent MOT failures, it is worth checking if major repairs have been properly addressed.
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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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