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DU09 HDV

2009 Chevrolet Captiva

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,969 mi
Last recorded116,969 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Captiva72,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 HDV
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 116,969 miles

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

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

hand brake traviling too high need adjustment

Fail 29 Aug 2025 116,969 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

hand brake traviling too high need adjustment

Pass 13 Jul 2024 112,230 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both sides (back box) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 112,221 miles

Central Obligatory indirect vision device missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary cap loose, not sealing. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear boxes. (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box hanger. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box hanger. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear all rear suspension corroded.

handbrake effort just met requirements. Could do with a clean and adjustment

Pass 12 Jun 2023 106,100 miles

handbrake effort just met requirements..could do with a clean and adjustment

temporary fuel cap fitted but maintaining a good seal

Pass 11 Jul 2022 100,031 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK AREA (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2022 100,031 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK AREA (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 90,307 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside upper and lower bushes are split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside worn on edges approx 3mm, worn on sidewall perished in tread 235/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear offside and nearside exhaust tailpipes flanges are corroded

Spare tyre defective ()

plastic cover sills, under floor covers are fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 1 Jul 2021 90,307 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit required 0.50, actual recorded 0.57 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside upper and lower bushes are split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside worn on edges approx 3mm, worn on sidewall perished in tread 235/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear offside and nearside exhaust tailpipes flanges are corroded

Spare tyre defective ()

plastic cover sills, under floor covers are fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 8 Jul 2020 85,314 miles

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

No detectable emissions

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

Fail 7 Jul 2020 85,313 miles

Emissions not tested major leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 80,959 miles

235/60r17

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 80,959 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

235/60r17

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 74,311 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 74,311 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 66,651 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)

exhaust rusty

windscreen cracked

Pass 24 Jun 2016 60,221 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing.

Fail 24 Jun 2016 60,215 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing.

Pass 23 Jun 2015 47,440 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 42,726 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 34,229 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2012 25,570 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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DU09 HDV is a 2009 Chevrolet Captiva in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DU09 HDV, 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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DU09 HDV is a 2009 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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