2012 Chevrolet Cruze 2.0L Diesel · LM62 EKC

The vehicle presents a questionable roadworthiness profile due to a history of reactive rather than preventative maintenance. While the most recent recorded test in November 2021 at 138,116 miles was a pass, it followed a comprehensive failure just one day prior. The data suggests a pattern where critical safety items and mechanical components are only addressed once they fail an inspection. Given that there are no recorded tests since 2021, the vehicle is currently over four years out of test. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical usage for a fourteen-year-old petrol car, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per annum. However, there is a significant gap in the records between May 2018 at 86,156 miles and September 2020 at 131,409 miles. During this two-year period, the car covered 45,000 miles, indicating a period of intensive use that likely accelerated the wear on the drivetrain and suspension. The lack of any MOT activity since 2021 suggests the car has either sat stationary for years or has been operated without legal certification. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and suspension. The record repeatedly flags thin brake pads and worn or pitted discs across multiple years. The 2021 failure specifically highlighted corrosion on both nearside and offside rear coil springs, which are prone to structural failure if left untreated with rust. Furthermore, the 2020 failure involving a distorted road-wheel and missing wheel nuts indicates a lapse in basic vehicle safety checks by previous owners. Specific attention should also be paid to the tyres and lighting. Previous tests showed exposed cords on tyres, perished rubber, and inoperative lamps. The fuel system leak noted in 2020 is a high-risk item that requires verification of a permanent repair. Given the age of the vehicle and the time elapsed since the last recorded inspection, the likelihood of rubber degradation, seized components, and accumulated corrosion is extremely high.