diff --git a/selfdrive/car/tests/test_models.py b/selfdrive/car/tests/test_models.py
index 8cf748e746..a9999a4371 100755
--- a/selfdrive/car/tests/test_models.py
+++ b/selfdrive/car/tests/test_models.py
@@ -237,7 +237,6 @@ class TestCarModelBase(unittest.TestCase):
       # TODO: check rest of panda's carstate (steering, ACC main on, etc.)
 
       checks['gasPressed'] += CS.gasPressed != self.safety.get_gas_pressed_prev()
-      checks['cruiseState'] += CS.cruiseState.enabled and not CS.cruiseState.available
       if self.CP.carName not in ("hyundai", "volkswagen", "body"):
         # TODO: fix standstill mismatches for other makes
         checks['standstill'] += CS.standstill == self.safety.get_vehicle_moving()