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BF13 WLU

2013 Chevrolet Cruze

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,644 mi
Last recorded103,644 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Chevrolet Cruze56,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF13 WLU
MakeChevrolet
ModelCruze
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 103,644 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 103,644 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre dated 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil on minimum when checked

Pass 29 Jan 2025 97,227 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 97,227 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced both side (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced both side (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 97,024 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 88,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BORDERLINE 1.6MM. 205/60/X/16.BALD ON SHOULDERS. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BORDERLINE 1.6MM. 205/60/X/16.BALD ON SHOULDERS. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 83,498 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 83,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2021 74,433 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 65,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 57,662 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 47,390 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Oct 2018 47,390 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Oct 2017 38,365 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 30,476 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 25,178 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Cruze?

Based on 106,688 MOT tests across 8,466 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
6,221
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
8,466
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 2,162
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,391
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,181
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 904
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BF13 WLU is a 2013 Chevrolet Cruze in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2013 Chevrolet Cruze models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 56,062 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Cruze fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 2,162 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF13 WLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Cruze typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 13 years old, this Chevrolet Cruze is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BF13 WLU registered?

BF13 WLU is a 2013 Chevrolet Cruze, first registered on 25 March 2013.

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