CHEVROLET CRUZE2009 · 1.8L PETROL
Vehicle Insight Summary
Free vehicle summary for SW59 FTY: 2009 CHEVROLET CRUZE (BLUE, PETROL). Mileage: 103,657. MOT: not recorded. Tax: untaxed.
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 1796cc
This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years and may no longer be on the road. Automatic AI analysis has been skipped.
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Full MOT History
Our records for this Chevrolet Cruze (SW59 FTY) from 2009 show a total of 5 MOT tests between February 2019 and June 2020.
Historically, this vehicle has passed 40% of its MOT tests, totaling 2 passes against 3 fails. A lower-than-average pass rate suggests the vehicle may have had periods of deferred maintenance.
The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.
There are 13 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.
A total of 6 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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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.