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BV62 SMX

2012 Chevrolet Captiva

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,256 mi
Last recorded120,256 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Captiva66,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 SMX
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 120,256 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2025 120,256 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 114,229 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 105,440 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 105,438 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both side (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 105,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235.60.17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235.60.17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 99,822 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 97,032 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2019 89,500 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 89,490 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both side (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 85,812 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 71,171 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 55,821 miles

Offside Front inner edge of tyre worn

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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BV62 SMX is a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV62 SMX, 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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What year was BV62 SMX registered?

BV62 SMX is a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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