2012 Chevrolet Cruze 1.6L Petrol · LS12 FNM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT in September 2025 at 87,039 miles with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive repair rather than proactive upkeep. While the most recent test is clean, the history reveals multiple failures in 2023 and 2024, indicating that safety-critical components were only addressed once they reached the point of a test failure. At approximately 14 years old with 87,039 miles, the Cruze has averaged roughly 6,200 miles per year, which is consistent with low-to-moderate usage. The data shows a steady accumulation of approximately 10,000 miles between March 2023 and September 2024, and another 3,500 miles leading up to the latest test. However, the failure in 2023 due to an inoperative engine management light suggests that the electronic systems or engine monitoring may have been neglected during periods of lower mileage operation. A buyer must conduct a close physical inspection of the braking system and rubber-based components. The 2024 failure flagged significantly worn rear brake discs and an excessively fluctuating offside rear service brake, which suggests potential issues with caliper operation or rotor thickness. Furthermore, the recurring reports of cracked and perished tyres across both 2023 and 2024 indicate that the vehicle may suffer from age-related degradation of rubber rather than simply tread wear. Check the current state of the windscreen wiper blades and headlamp alignment, as these were previous points of failure.