2012 Chevrolet Cruze 2.0L Diesel · LM62 EKF

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, but the maintenance trend shows a concerning decline into neglect. While it passed its latest test in September 2025 at 79,662 miles, this followed a significant failure just one month prior. The transition from a multi-point failure in August 2025 to a pass in September suggests reactive repairs were carried out rather than proactive maintenance. The presence of steering rack and braking issues in the recent history indicates that mechanical components were ignored until reaching critical thresholds. At 79,662 miles, this 2012 Chevrolet Cruze reflects low annual mileage, averaging approximately 5,700 miles per year. However, the data reveals a burst of activity between March 2024 and September 2025, where the car covered over 11,500 miles in just sixteen months. This sudden increase in use after years of lower mileage often explains the rapid degradation of consumables and seals. The gap between tests suggests the vehicle may have sat for long periods previously, which frequently leads to the corrosion of rubber components and pitting of brake surfaces. A buyer must physically inspect the front suspension assembly, as the tester flagged play in the nearside front steering rack inner joints and a previous failure of the anti-roll bar ball joint. These issues directly affect steering precision and tyre wear. The braking system requires a close look; the August 2025 failure for a seriously weakened rear brake disc combined with pitted front discs indicates that the hardware was nearing its end of life. Verify that these were replaced with quality parts. Furthermore, the previously inoperative engine management light (MIL) in 2025 is a major red flag that suggests electronic faults may have been tampered with or simply cleared without being fixed.