2012 Chevrolet Cruze 1.6L Petrol · LS12 FPE

The vehicle most recently passed its MOT in April 2026, but the results highlight several ongoing maintenance concerns. While the car is currently roadworthy, the advisories regarding front tyre wear, pitted brake discs, and an exhaust leak indicate that several key components are nearing the end of their useful life. There is a clear and recurring pattern of issues involving the braking system, tyres, and the exhaust. Brake discs have been noted as pitted or scored in almost every recorded MOT, alongside historical mentions of binding or fluctuating brakes. Similarly, the exhaust flexi pipe has progressed from being noted as corroded in 2024 to having a confirmed leak in 2026. The consistent mention of tyres being worn on the edges suggests a potential long-term issue with wheel alignment or suspension geometry. The vehicle's condition trend appears to be worsening or, at best, stagnant. Rather than seeing these issues resolved, the same components reappear in subsequent tests with increasing severity, such as the exhaust moving from corrosion to a leak. The presence of fuel filler pipe corrosion in 2025 also suggests that age-related degradation is a factor to monitor. At approximately 88,000 miles, the car has covered roughly 6,300 miles per year.