Chevrolet Cruze
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 6 model years from 9,129 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
76%
Total Tests
9,129
Highest Pass Rate
2014 (79%)
Years Covered
6
About the Chevrolet Cruze
The Chevrolet Cruze was MOT tested 9,129 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 6 model years (2009 to 2014), with an average pass rate of 76%. That's 6 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol and lpg versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2014 model has the highest pass rate at 79% from 809 tests. The 2009 model has the lowest at 72%. The 7 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
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, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Chevrolet Cruze by Year
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Questions about the Chevrolet Cruze
Is the Chevrolet Cruze reliable?
Across its 6 model years in our data (2009 to 2014), the Chevrolet Cruze averages a 76% MOT pass rate, from 9,129 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 6 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2014 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 79%.
Which year Chevrolet Cruze has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze has the highest MOT pass rate at 79%, while the 2009 model has the lowest at 72%, a 7 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Chevrolet Cruzes more reliable?
The Chevrolet Cruze has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.
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