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Chevrolet Cruze

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LT12 CEFMOT history

LT12 CEF is a grey petrol Chevrolet Cruze first used on 23 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 72,963 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jan 2027
Mileage
72,963 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,902 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 CEF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Cruze
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 CEF was last recorded at 72,963 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 7,803 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,160 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,803 miles
Average per year
4,902 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,963 miles
  • 2025 – 65,160 miles
  • 2024 – 58,535 miles
  • 2022 – 55,484 miles
  • 2021 – 52,906 miles
  • 2020 – 50,467 miles
  • 2019 – 45,363 miles
  • 2018 – 36,388 miles
  • 2017 – 31,079 miles
  • 2016 – 26,223 miles
  • 2015 – 21,521 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,963 miles
  • AdvisoryHANDBRAKES JUST MET REQUIREMENTS

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 9 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,963 miles (+7,803)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    72,963 miles
    Test number
    220736913641
    • AdvisoryHANDBRAKES JUST MET REQUIREMENTS

  2. Pass65,160 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    65,160 miles
    Test number
    830314587935
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail65,160 miles (+6,625)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,160 miles
    Test number
    960647255602
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexsi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass58,535 miles (+3,051)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    58,535 miles
    Test number
    970404967066
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively bothe (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

  5. Pass55,484 miles (+2,578)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    55,484 miles
    Test number
    187261879438
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  6. Pass52,906 miles (+2,439)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    52,906 miles
    Test number
    253888379063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass50,467 miles (+5,104)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    50,467 miles
    Test number
    575375077071
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass45,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    45,363 miles
    Test number
    904731004554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail45,363 miles (+8,975)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,363 miles
    Test number
    758834910166
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass36,388 miles (+5,309)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    36,388 miles
    Test number
    907348381412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,079 miles (+4,856)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    31,079 miles
    Test number
    607567193220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryN/s/ f o/s/f n/s/r tyres cracking in treads.
    • AdvisorySteering rack slight oil leak

  12. Pass26,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    26,223 miles
    Test number
    873252663163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail26,223 miles (+4,702)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,223 miles
    Test number
    285237948479
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  14. Pass21,521 miles (+2,055)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    21,521 miles
    Test number
    139497175110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,466 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    19,466 miles
    Test number
    267490545064
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LT12 CEF

Does LT12 CEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 CEF is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT12 CEF?
The MOT on LT12 CEF is valid until 9 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT12 CEF done?
LT12 CEF was recorded at 72,963 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 4,902 miles a year.
Has LT12 CEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 CEF has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LT12 CEF ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LT12 CEF find?
LT12 CEF passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: handbrakes just met requirements.

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