2013 Chevrolet Cruze 1.6L Petrol · KE13 AEJ

The 2013 Chevrolet Cruze presents a currently roadworthy status following the August 2025 test pass at 99,971 miles, yet the DVSA record shows a same-day fail with no defects logged, a pattern repeated in August 2024. The maintenance trend appears stable across the three years of data, with no advisories or mechanical faults recorded from the August 2023 pass at 89,582 miles through to the latest test. Such clean sheets suggest consistent basic upkeep, though the unexplained failures warrant verification of test validity. The mileage accumulation reflects typical use for a thirteen-year-old vehicle. The odometer advanced from 89,582 miles in August 2023 to 94,922 miles by August 2024, then to 99,971 miles by August 2025, equating to roughly 5,000 to 5,300 miles annually. This lower-than-average recent distance implies lighter commuting or periodic standing. The test cadence is unbroken, with no gaps exceeding twelve months, indicating the keeper maintained statutory testing discipline despite the anomalous fail entries. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and consumable components not captured by the bare MOT entries. The Cruze of this era is prone to corrosion at sills and subframes, degraded suspension bushes, and worn brake discs after extended low-mileage dormancy. The tester recorded no binding calipers or exhaust emissions concerns, but the absence of advisories on a high-mileage older car demands hands-on checks of coil springs, tyre sidewalls, and fluid condition. Verify the rationale behind the two no-defect failures directly with DVSA to rule out administrative error before purchase.