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BJ12 FYK

2012 Chevrolet Captiva

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,193 mi
Last recorded109,193 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Captiva66,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 FYK
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 109,193 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened covered with underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone ship (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 109,193 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened covered with underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone ship (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2024 108,611 miles

minor chip on windscreen

Pass 22 May 2023 108,228 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view middle (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view middle (3.2 (a) (i))

lef and right rear exhaust flange corroded

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2022 103,317 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 98,605 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear exhaust flanges corroded.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 93,391 miles

Chips on the windscreen.

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust flanges corroded.

Pass 24 Jun 2019 86,831 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 79,266 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 79,266 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Headlamp aim too high both sides. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 72,537 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 72,537 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 66,702 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 58,069 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 53,978 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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BJ12 FYK is a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 BJ12 FYK, 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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BJ12 FYK is a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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