2012 Chevrolet Cruze 1.6L Petrol · LD12 CUU
2012 Chevrolet Cruze (1.6L, petrol). First registered 08/05/2012. Recorded mileage 109,149 miles. MOT valid until 05/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- CHEVROLET CRUZE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,149 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1598cc
LD12 CUU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/12/2025
- 109,149 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
Known faults for Chevrolet Cruze
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
LD12 CUU Mileage History
- 05/01/202284,167 mi
- 04/01/202388,398 mi+4,231 mi
- 20/12/202395,905 mi+7,507 mi
- 09/12/2024103,069 mi+7,164 mi
- 19/12/2025109,149 mi+6,080 mi
Average of roughly 6,319 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LD12 CUU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Chevrolet Cruze (LD12 CUU) between January 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (LD12 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as LD12CUU.
LAND ROVER
DISCOVERY SPORT
HONDA
NSC 110 WH-B
HONDA
WW 125 EX2-A
MERCEDES-BENZ
S-Class
HONDA
PES 125 A
HONDA
NSC110
HONDA
SH 125 C
HONDA
NSC 110 WH-B
HONDA
NSC 50 WH-C
HONDA
SH 125 C
HONDA
FES 125 A-C
HONDA
NSC 50 WH-C