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2013 Chevrolet Cruze 1.6L Petrol · SM13 ABO

SM13 ABO

2013 Chevrolet Cruze (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18 Jun 2013. Recorded mileage 77,422 miles. MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026.

Make & Model
CHEVROLET CRUZE
Year / Origin
2013 · Edinburgh
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 10 Nov 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
77,422 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 10 Nov 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2013
Engine
1598cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The Chevrolet Cruze presents as roadworthy following the most recent test on 11 November 2025 at 77,422 miles, where the tester issued a pass with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable across the available history, with every annual examination from November 2023 through November 2025 returning clean results aside from paired fail and pass entries logged on the same day in both 2023 and 2025 that carried no recorded defects, indicating administrative re-tests rather than mechanical faults. The recorded mileage of 77,422 at the 2025 test equates to roughly 5,956 miles per year against a 13-year-old vehicle, confirming light use. The car covered only 6,518 miles between the 6 November 2023 test at 68,904 miles and the 7 November 2024 test at 75,189 miles, then added just 2,233 miles to the November 2025 figure. Such low annual accumulation suggests prolonged standing periods, though the sparse, defect-free record gives no evidence of skipped maintenance or deferred consumable replacement. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the age and likely static storage the low mileage implies. Standing vehicles commonly develop corroded brake calipers, flat-spotted tyres, and perished rubber components not captured in a clean MOT. The absence of advisories across all five entries means no structural integrity concerns or exhaust emissions failures were raised by the tester. Given the same-day fail and pass pairs on 6 November 2023 and 11 November 2025 with zero defects noted, the previous owner appears to have addressed any paperwork or presentation issues promptly. No recurring mechanical trend emerges from the data. The vehicle's history supports a low-risk purchase subject to a standard pre-sale mechanical check.

SM13 ABO Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2025
  • 77,422 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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Known faults for Chevrolet Cruze

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SM13 ABO Mileage History

  1. 06/11/202368,904 mi
  2. 06/11/202368,904 mi
  3. 07/11/202475,189 mi+6,285 mi
  4. 11/11/202577,422 mi+2,233 mi
  5. 11/11/202577,422 mi

Average of roughly 4,225 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

SM13 ABO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Sept 2026, 12:48
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Chevrolet Cruze (SM13 ABO) between November 2023 and November 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 11 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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