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CX57 VJN

2007 Chevrolet Captiva

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,687 mi
Last recorded148,687 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Captiva72,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX57 VJN
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 148,687 miles

Both rear sills corroded

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 144,550 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2023 144,550 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 139,447 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Double Joint area (Corroded) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-joint area (Corroded) (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhuast back box joint area (Corroded)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deteriortaed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust back box joint area (Corroded)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 137,625 miles

Front Exhaust flexi-joint area corroded

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Area phone stand ()

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 137,645 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative Air bag light is on (7.1.5 (c))

Front Exhaust flexi-joint area corroded

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Area phone stand ()

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 132,999 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

brake fluid slightly contaiminated

Fail 25 Oct 2019 130,542 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 123,448 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 123,448 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2018 117,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing outer shoulder

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 117,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing outer shoulder

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 110,891 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 97,999 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 97,996 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 89,688 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2014 89,687 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2013 84,262 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 69,654 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 57,452 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 44,155 miles

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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CX57 VJN is a 2007 Chevrolet Captiva in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Chevrolet Captiva models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 72,460 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 CX57 VJN, 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 19 years old, this Chevrolet Captiva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CX57 VJN is a 2007 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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