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BG61 VXJ

2012 Chevrolet Captiva

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,431 mi
Last recorded134,431 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Captiva66,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 VXJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 134,431 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired (1.1.3 (e))

Drivers seat slight play in base

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 128,850 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 125,586 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 125,586 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 114,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 114,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 97,245 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Jan 2018 97,245 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 89,984 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear boot loaded not allowing inspection of folding seat belts

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test towbar socket fog light ()

Pass 8 Jan 2016 81,084 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 62,393 miles

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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BG61 VXJ is a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2012 Chevrolet Captiva models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 66,014 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 BG61 VXJ, 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 14 years old, this Chevrolet Captiva is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BG61 VXJ registered?

BG61 VXJ is a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 16 January 2012.

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