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BJ61 CTF

2012 Chevrolet Captiva

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,026 mi
Last recorded125,026 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Captiva66,014 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 CTF
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 125,026 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 120,984 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2025 120,984 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 120,141 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Mirror glass missing

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

Noise,DMF,Clutch,Turbo

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 120,141 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged cable missing (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure misshapped (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion exhaust/ rear coil springs

DMF/clutch, turbo noises

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Mirror glass missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm/edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil low

Pass 19 May 2022 109,605 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 109,605 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 106,444 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 47,110 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 31,089 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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BJ61 CTF is a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BJ61 CTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ61 CTF registered?

BJ61 CTF is a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 24 February 2012.

Is BJ61 CTF safe to buy?

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