Chevrolet Cruze statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 3,686 −15.6% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 585 Off the road, not taxed
• MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 58.0% Cars of the same ages 64.5%
• Rank by number licensed No. 471 of 1,159 models we cover
• Peak year 2014 7,873 licensed
• Average annual mileage 6,165 miles a year

How many Chevrolet Cruzes are left in Great Britain?

There were 3,686 Chevrolet Cruzes licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 585 declared off the road (SORN). That is 53.2% fewer than the peak of 7,873 in 2014.

Chevrolet Cruze MOT reliability

In 2025, 58.0% of Chevrolet Cruze MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Chevrolet Cruzes tested pass 64.5% of the time, so the Chevrolet Cruze does worse than average for its age, by 6.5 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 60.5%.

Chevrolet Cruze MOT failures

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common reason a Chevrolet Cruze fails its MOT, appearing on 46.2% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 9.7% of Chevrolet Cruze tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.

Most common Chevrolet Cruze MOT defects and advisories

The single most common reason a Chevrolet Cruze failed its MOT in 2025 was “Coil spring: fractured or broken”, on 20.5% of 1,836 failed tests. 67.3% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Engine oil leak, but not excessive”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.

Chevrolet Cruze by year

3 years of the Chevrolet Cruze, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2011 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (58.0% passed first time) and the 2013 cars worst (56.2%).

Chevrolet Cruze engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 4,078 Chevrolet Cruzes licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 48.2% have an engine of 1,501cc to 1,600cc, and 24.6% have an engine of 1,701cc to 1,800cc.

United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.

Chevrolet Cruze fuel economy and CO2

The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Chevrolet Cruze from 2010 to 2015. On the NEDC test (listings 2010 to 2015), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 36.2 to 76.3 mpg, with CO2 of 99 to 184 g/km.

Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

• Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
• Engine sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1 litre. A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model names “Cruze, MY2014”, “Cruze”, “Cruze Station Wagon, MY2013”, “Cruze, MY2013”. How we use VCA’s figures.

Chevrolet Cruze safety recalls

DVSA lists 9 safety recalls for the Chevrolet Cruze since 1992, the first in 2010. The most recent was launched on 4 February 2025.

All 9 Chevrolet Cruze recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Chevrolet Cruze. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

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