2013 Chevrolet Cruze MOT pass rate: 69.1% (3,688 tests)
Is the 2013 Cruze getting worse?
Pass rate of 2013-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 70.6% -4.0 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 69.9% -3.3 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 66.5% -5.7 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 2013 Cruze
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 679 | 24.0% |
| 2 | Suspension | 573 | 20.3% |
| 3 | Brakes | 494 | 17.5% |
| 4 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 356 | 12.6% |
| 5 | Tyres | 314 | 11.1% |
| 6 | Visibility | 217 | 7.7% |
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 | 2,925 | 70.8% | +1.6 pts | 79,660 |
| 2012 | 4,413 | 69.4% | -1.9 pts | 79,476 |
| 2013 (this page) | 3,688 | 69.1% | -4.3 pts | 78,208 |
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FAQs
Is a 2013 Chevrolet Cruze reliable?
2013-registered examples passed 69.1% of their MOT tests (3,688 tests, 2023–2025), -4.3 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 13 years old with a median 78,208 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2013 Cruze?
The median tested example shows 78,208 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.
Should I buy the petrol or diesel 2013 Cruze?
In this cohort petrols pass 70.1% of tests against 66.6% for diesels. Mileage and use can explain part of that gap, so treat it as a reason to inspect DPF and emissions history, not a fuel-type verdict.
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.