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BF59 EXB

2009 Chevrolet Captiva

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

121,730 mi
Last recorded121,730 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Captiva72,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 EXB
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2026 121,730 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing has a screw sticking out (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexible section is deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear wearing on inner edge

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 120,324 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 117,298 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 21 Feb 2024 117,229 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 113,379 miles

Front Exhaust Flexi Deteriorating

Fail 1 Mar 2023 113,379 miles

Front Exhaust Flexi Deteriorating

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 107,987 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 107,987 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 103,106 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 103,081 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 93,483 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 93,483 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 81,471 miles

Emissions to low to read

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing between tread bars but no cords exposed.

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

Offside Rear Tyre perishing between tread bars but no cords exposed.

Pass 13 Mar 2018 75,689 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 75,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sets (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sets (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 67,615 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 67,503 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2016 58,223 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 58,223 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 47,816 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

tested in wet conditions

Fail 5 Feb 2015 47,815 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

tested in wet conditions

Pass 3 Oct 2013 29,157 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 18,134 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 18,134 miles

Offside Rear Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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BF59 EXB is a 2009 Chevrolet Captiva in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BF59 EXB, 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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BF59 EXB is a 2009 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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