2010 Chevrolet Cruze MOT pass rate: 66.2% (1,777 tests)
Is the 2010 Cruze getting worse?
Pass rate of 2010-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 64.8% -3.3 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 66.3% -0.8 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 68.2% +1.4 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2010 Cruze
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 422 | 24.9% |
| 2 | Brakes | 377 | 22.2% |
| 3 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 288 | 17.0% |
| 4 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 172 | 10.1% |
| 5 | Tyres | 156 | 9.2% |
| 6 | Body, chassis, structure | 111 | 6.5% |
All Cruze years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 (this page) | 1,777 | 66.2% | -1.2 pts | 86,306 |
| 2011 | 2,925 | 70.8% | +1.6 pts | 79,660 |
| 2012 | 4,413 | 69.4% | -1.9 pts | 79,476 |
| 2013 | 3,688 | 69.1% | -4.3 pts | 78,208 |
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FAQs
Is a 2010 Chevrolet Cruze reliable?
2010-registered examples passed 66.2% of their MOT tests (1,777 tests, 2023–2025), -1.2 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 16 years old with a median 86,306 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2010 Cruze?
The median tested example shows 86,306 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.