2013 Chevrolet Cruze 1.6L Petrol · SE13 BTO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, the most recent MOT on 14 April 2025 recording no defects at 84 896 miles. The immediate predecessor test on 5 April 2025 had failed with a non‑working nearside position lamp, ineffective windscreen wipers and a serious fluid leak from the nearside front shock absorber. The rapid correction of those items within nine days indicates that the faults were addressed, yet the proximity of the failure highlights that recent maintenance has been reactive rather than preventative. Mileage accumulation has been steady, averaging roughly 6 530 miles per year over the car’s 13‑year life. The log shows a gradual increase from 29 141 miles in February 2017 to the current 84 896 miles, with relatively long intervals between older tests (e.g., 2017‑2018, 2018‑2019) and tighter spacing in the last two years. The clustered entries in early 2024 and the back‑to‑back tests in April 2025 suggest a period of intensified scrutiny, possibly driven by emerging issues. Recurring mechanical concerns dominate the history. Brake‑related defects appear repeatedly: rear brake pads below 1.5 mm thickness, overheated offside rear discs, imbalanced rear brakes, uneven parking brake application and play in rear axle mounting bushes. Suspension problems include fractured and corroded rear coil springs, a serious fluid leak from the front shock absorber, and play in rear axle mounting bushes. Corrosion on the vehicle’s underside is noted on multiple occasions, while tyre wear patterns show inner‑edge wear on both front tyres and rear tyres approaching legal limits. Exhaust leaks—both minor and a major split flexible pipe—have been recorded, and electrical items such as position lamps, windscreen wipers and washer fluid provision have been flagged. A prospective buyer should arrange a professional pre‑purchase inspection focusing on the brake system (pad thickness, disc condition, balance and parking brake operation), rear suspension (coil springs, shock absorbers and mounting bushes), under‑body corrosion, tyre condition and wear patterns, exhaust integrity and the functionality of position lamps, wipers and washer system. These components have shown the most frequent failures and are critical to the vehicle’s ongoing roadworthiness.