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BV09 LFM

2009 Chevrolet Captiva

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,512 mi
Last recorded82,512 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Captiva72,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 LFM
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 82,512 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both o/s and n/s slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Under body corroded

exhaust duct corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2025 82,512 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both o/s and n/s slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Under body corroded

exhaust duct corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2024 79,369 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 79,369 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 76,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 74,347 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 74,347 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 72,118 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 70,681 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 70,681 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 67,742 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 67,742 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 62,805 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 57,873 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 57,873 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 52,244 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 52,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 46,644 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 46,644 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 41,841 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 40,638 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 35,399 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 35,293 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2012 24,864 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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BV09 LFM is a 2009 Chevrolet Captiva in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2009 Chevrolet Captiva models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 72,570 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 BV09 LFM, 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 17 years old, this Chevrolet Captiva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BV09 LFM is a 2009 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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