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BL12 MHN

2012 Chevrolet Captiva

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,589 mi
Last recorded89,589 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Captiva66,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 MHN
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 89,589 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 89,171 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 89,171 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 82,632 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Front head lamp damaged

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear both sides 6 seats ()

Fail 4 May 2023 82,632 miles

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

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Front head lamp damaged

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear both sides 6 seats ()

Pass 6 May 2022 68,785 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front windscreen cracked

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

Pass 6 May 2021 55,245 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 52,904 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 52,901 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2019 43,778 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 45,778 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 36,808 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front arms rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2018 36,806 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front arms rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe along side tank slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2017 32,871 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 28,568 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 24,921 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 24,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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BL12 MHN is a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BL12 MHN, 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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BL12 MHN is a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 3 August 2012.

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