2011 Chevrolet Cruze MOT pass rate: 70.8% (2,925 tests)
Is the 2011 Cruze getting worse?
Pass rate of 2011-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 71.9% +1.8 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 71.0% +2.1 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 69.1% +0.6 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 2011 Cruze
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 508 | 22.3% |
| 2 | Suspension | 502 | 22.0% |
| 3 | Brakes | 423 | 18.6% |
| 4 | Tyres | 255 | 11.2% |
| 5 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 254 | 11.2% |
| 6 | Visibility | 152 | 6.7% |
All Cruze years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,777 | 66.2% | -1.2 pts | 86,306 |
| 2011 (this page) | 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 2011 Chevrolet Cruze reliable?
2011-registered examples passed 70.8% of their MOT tests (2,925 tests, 2023–2025), +1.6 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 15 years old with a median 79,660 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2011 Cruze?
The median tested example shows 79,660 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.