2012 Chevrolet Cruze 1.6L Petrol · LS12 FSK

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status, showing a clean record following a period of failures. The most recent test on 28 August 2024 at 128,142 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the mechanical issues identified in previous years have been addressed. This transition from failure to a clean pass suggests an improving maintenance trend, where the current owner has taken a proactive approach to rectifying faults flagged by the tester. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,153 miles per year. Between the August 2022 and August 2023 tests, the car covered 7,019 miles, while the interval between 2023 and 2024 saw an increase of 9,005 miles. This steady usage suggests the car is driven regularly rather than sitting for long periods, which is generally beneficial for maintaining seals, gaskets, and battery components. The data shows no unexplained spikes in mileage that would explain accelerated wear or sudden mechanical failures. Despite the recent clean pass, a buyer must investigate the specific causes of the failures in 2022 and 2023. Since the record does not list the specific reasons for those failures, a physical inspection should focus on common Chevrolet Cruze weak points, such as suspension bushes, coil spring fatigue, and structural corrosion on the subframe. Given the age, checking the condition of the brake calipers for binding and inspecting the exhaust system for thinning is essential to ensure that the previous failures were not symptoms of a deeper, ongoing mechanical issue that may soon recur.