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DA12 EAC

2012 Chevrolet Captiva

White Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,939 mi
Last recorded132,939 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Captiva66,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 EAC
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 132,939 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 132,934 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 124,981 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 124,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2023 109,726 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 109,726 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 90,490 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 85,772 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass ()

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 78,252 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 78,252 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 73,349 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 66,555 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake low effort and in need of service / adjustment

Fail 7 Jun 2018 66,543 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear hand brake low effort and in need of service / adjustment

Pass 14 Jun 2017 55,319 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 51,665 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 51,665 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 44,461 miles

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

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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DA12 EAC is a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva in White with a 1,991cc 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 DA12 EAC, 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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DA12 EAC is a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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