Is the Chevrolet Cruze ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 5,639 MOT tests, around 73% of Chevrolet Cruzes still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 21% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 5%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 73% petrol, 27% diesel. Every petrol Cruze in the data (2009 onwards) is likely to be compliant. Diesel Cruzes in the data are mostly from years that are unlikely to comply.
- Likely compliant
- 73%
- Likely charged
- 21%
- Depends on the car
- 5%
- MOT tests analysed
- 5,639
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Cruze ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Cruzes of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Likely compliant211 tested | Check exact car295 tested |
| 2013 | Likely compliant988 tested | Likely charged359 tested |
| 2012 | Likely compliant1,182 tested | Likely charged468 tested |
| 2011 | Likely compliant1,023 tested | Likely charged96 tested |
| 2010 | Likely compliant508 tested | Likely charged209 tested |
| 2009 | Likely compliant210 tested | Likely charged68 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Cruze
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Petrol (73% of Cruzes tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Diesel (27% of Cruzes tested): most cars in our data are from years unlikely to comply.
Cruzes from 2014 sit on the boundary (5% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Chevrolet can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Cruzes fare at the MOT too: see the Chevrolet Cruze MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Chevrolet Cruze for London: what the MOT data shows
The Chevrolet Cruzes in this data were first registered between 2009 and 2014. 2012 was the most common year, with 1,651 tests (29% of the total), and half were registered in 2012 or later.
Cruzes from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 60% of the time, at an average of 80,352 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 60% of the time with 80,951 miles on average.
Whichever year you choose, check the Cruze's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were suspension: "fractured or broken" (9.2% of tests); lights and electrics: "not working" (8.7%); noise, emissions and leaks: "inoperative or indicates a malfunction" (4.6%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 17.2% of tests.
Overall, 60% of Cruzes passed first time, well below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 80,452 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
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About this data
Based on 5,639 first MOT tests of the Chevrolet Cruze carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 5,639 MOT tests say about the Chevrolet Cruze and London's ULEZ.
Is the Chevrolet Cruze ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 73% of Cruzes on the road are likely compliant and 21% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol Cruze years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Cruzes first registered from 2009 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Cruze ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Cruzes from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Cruze is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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