2012 Chevrolet Cruze 1.6L Petrol · LS12 FNU

The 2026-06-18 date establishes that the most recent MOT entry was taken on 3 September 2024, placing the vehicle at approximately 111,279 miles. This test passed with no recorded defects, indicating that the engine and transmission are currently in good mechanical condition. However, the failure on 29 August 2023 at 99,204 miles suggests a significant gap in maintenance history, which may imply that the owner skipped routine inspections or performed repairs inconsistently. The data reveals a mixed maintenance trend where the vehicle has failed twice within a single year, with the second failure occurring shortly before the first. This pattern of two consecutive failures in the same month is a strong indicator of an ongoing mechanical issue, likely related to suspension components or brakes. The fact that the first failure occurred in August and the second in September suggests that the braking system may have been serviced during the gap between these dates, but the lack of a third test in the same period raises the possibility of neglected work on these critical areas. Given the failure on 29 August 2023, the buyer should inspect the rear suspension and brake components immediately, as these are the most common causes for such a pattern of results. The vehicle may require a full brake flush and replacement of worn bushings or springs. If the buyer is confident that the brakes were serviced before the second failure, the vehicle may be roadworthy, but the risk of structural damage from neglected work remains high. A thorough visual inspection is essential to confirm whether the suspension is still within acceptable limits before the vehicle is put into service.