Chevrolet Cruze
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 6 years from 9,129 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
76%
Total Tests
9,129
Best Year
2014 (79%)
Years Covered
6
About the Chevrolet Cruze
The Chevrolet Cruze has been tested 9,129 times in 2026 MOT data across 6 model years (2009 to 2014), with an average pass rate of 76%. That's 6 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol and LP.
Best and Worst Years
The 2014 model is the most reliable with a 79% pass rate from 809 tests. The 2009 model has the lowest at 72%. The 7 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
The CHEVROLET CRUZE has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2009) averages 95,741 miles, while the newest (2014) averages 84,569 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Chevrolet Cruze by Year
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