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BL08 ZCO

2008 Chevrolet Captiva

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

171,415 mi
Last recorded171,415 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Captiva74,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 ZCO
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 171,415 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Park brake minimum required effort only just met

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

Fail 3 Oct 2024 171,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking /small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Park brake minimum required effort only just met

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 162,489 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 155,943 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv gaitor perished/split

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer cv gaitor perished/split

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 149,434 miles

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

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

Offside front outer C.V gator starting to perished/split

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears has minor seepage (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 149,434 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside front outer C.V gator starting to perished/split

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears has minor seepage (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 143,409 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

hand brake only just met requirements

Fail 25 Sep 2020 143,409 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

hand brake only just met requirements

Pass 12 Apr 2019 132,206 miles

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

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

front brake discs lipped

nsf tyre worn on edge

rear drop link bushes perished

Fail 12 Apr 2019 132,206 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

front brake discs lipped

nsf tyre worn on edge

rear drop link bushes perished

Pass 12 Apr 2018 121,594 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

osf tyre wearing on edge

rear brake pads getting thin

Fail 12 Apr 2018 121,594 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

osf tyre wearing on edge

rear brake pads getting thin

Pass 28 Apr 2017 112,789 miles

Front brake discs wearing

Movement in Nearside front lower suspension arm bush advise replacement

Fail 28 Apr 2017 112,789 miles

Front brake discs wearing

Movement in Nearside front lower suspension arm bush advise replacement

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2016 103,642 miles

nsf tyre wearing on edge

slight movement in osf tie bar

Pass 10 Sep 2015 101,904 miles

front tyres worn inner edge

Fail 10 Sep 2015 101,904 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2014 93,207 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 87,235 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 87,235 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2012 82,872 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 79,711 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine bay covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

nearside sunvisor loose

Fail 13 Sep 2011 79,711 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine bay covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

nearside sunvisor loose

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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BL08 ZCO is a 2008 Chevrolet Captiva in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2008 Chevrolet Captiva models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 74,554 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 BL08 ZCO, 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 18 years old, this Chevrolet Captiva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BL08 ZCO is a 2008 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 20 August 2008.

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