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AV59 PWU

2009 Chevrolet Captiva

Black Petrol 2405cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

123,858 mi
Last recorded123,858 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Captiva72,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 PWU
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,405cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 123,858 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 119,421 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2023 112,577 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 104,981 miles

Offside Front Outer drive shaft gaiter leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Dec 2021 99,302 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 92,929 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 87,379 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 79,012 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system poor but not leaking

Pass 11 Dec 2017 67,842 miles

Exhaust System Rusty

Front Brake Discs Thin And Rusty

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering Arm Ball Joint (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 67,841 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust System Rusty

Front Brake Discs Thin And Rusty

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering Arm Ball Joint (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 58,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 49,998 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 49,998 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 40,562 miles

Exhaust system flanges corroded not blowing

N/S/R tyre has worn inner edge but still above 1.6mm and cut in tread cords not exposed

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

O/S/R tyre has worn inner edge but still above 1.6mm

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 40,562 miles

Exhaust system flanges corroded not blowing

N/S/R tyre has worn inner edge but still above 1.6mm and cut in tread cords not exposed

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tyre has worn inner edge but still above 1.6mm

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 31,883 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 24,084 miles

O/S/F wiper blade has small split but still clearing screen

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Captiva?

Based on 171,288 MOT tests across 11,897 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
7,121
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
11,897
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,000
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,987
Stop lamp not working 2,441
Registration plate lamp not working 2,263
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 2,095
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AV59 PWU is a 2009 Chevrolet Captiva in Black with a 2,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Chevrolet Captiva models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 72,570 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Captiva fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 3,000 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV59 PWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Captiva typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Chevrolet Captiva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV59 PWU is a 2009 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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