2012 Chevrolet Cruze 1.6L Petrol · LS12 FSE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a recurring trend of reactive rather than proactive repairs. While the most recent test in April 2025 at 109,820 miles passed, it followed a failure just one day prior due to an engine malfunction light and corroded rear coil springs. The persistence of coil spring issues across three consecutive years suggests the owner only addresses suspension components once they reach a failure point rather than monitoring for signs of fatigue. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,800 miles per year. There is a significant gap of 11,802 miles recorded between March 2023 and April 2024, followed by another 24,534 miles driven between April 2024 and April 2025. This indicates a sharp increase in usage during recent periods, which places higher stress on rubber components and the braking system, as evidenced by the perishing nearside rear tyre noted in the 2024 advisory. A buyer must conduct a close physical inspection of the rear suspension, as the record shows a fractured offside spring in 2023 and corrosion on both rear springs by 2025. Persistent corrosion on these springs often leads to sudden structural failure if left untreated. Furthermore, the repeated failure of the engine management system (MIL) in both 2023 and 2025 requires a diagnostic scan to ensure the underlying fault has been properly rectified and not merely cleared to pass the test. The advisory for perishing tyres in 2024 also suggests the vehicle may have suffered from age-related rubber degradation regardless of tread depth.