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BV09 LHF

2009 Chevrolet Captiva

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

136,432 mi
Last recorded136,432 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Captiva72,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 136,432 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 129,472 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 122,296 miles

Covers and under trays fitted, obscuring full view of engine and underside of vehicle

Engine oil level very low

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Wet weather test, test carried out in wet weather conditions,

Fail 17 Feb 2021 122,236 miles

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

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

Covers and under trays fitted, obscuring full view of engine and underside of vehicle

Engine oil level very low

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Wet weather test, test carried out in wet weather conditions,

Pass 29 Feb 2020 113,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 113,392 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 104,585 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 104,477 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre appears under inflated

Nearside Front tyre wearing heavily on inner tread

Pass 3 Mar 2018 96,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Mar 2018 96,159 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Feb 2017 85,475 miles

Exhaust In Poor Condition - Front Flexible And All Flanges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Feb 2017 85,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Edge (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust In Poor Condition - Front Flexible And All Flanges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 76,533 miles

Both front tyres are worn out on inner edges

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak leaking on o/s/f steering and suspension

child seat attached

Fail 4 Mar 2016 76,533 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Both front tyres are worn out on inner edges

Oil leak leaking on o/s/f steering and suspension

child seat attached

Pass 26 Feb 2015 66,951 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 66,949 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 60,252 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 60,252 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 43,604 miles

Oil leak

nearside and offside front tyres inner-shoulder slightly worn

nearside and offside rear tyres inner-shoulder worn

Fail 25 Apr 2013 43,577 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

nearside and offside front tyres inner-shoulder slightly worn

nearside and offside rear tyres inner-shoulder worn

Pass 23 Apr 2012 33,999 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 33,999 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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 LHF is a 2009 Chevrolet Captiva in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 LHF, 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 LHF is a 2009 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 22 April 2009.

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