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DV59 LFS

2009 Chevrolet Captiva

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

124,041 mi
Last recorded124,041 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Captiva72,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 LFS
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2025 124,041 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to excessive buldge in tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Exhaust silencer insecure back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded covered in dirt (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Nearside Front bumper corner slightly loose

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 10 Apr 2024 115,464 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 115,464 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 110,164 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 110,150 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached ball joint split pin locking device missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 102,260 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 95,282 miles

Offside Front tyre

slight play in the steering

Fail 23 Feb 2021 95,279 miles

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

Offside Front tyre

slight play in the steering

Pass 26 Feb 2020 89,788 miles

Front pads

handbrake travel

play in the steering

Fail 21 Feb 2020 89,725 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front pads

handbrake travel

play in the steering

Pass 25 Feb 2019 83,302 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 83,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 77,538 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in the tread but within the requirements

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system slightly rough slightly rough on full lock. (2.2.D.1)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2018 77,505 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in the tread but within the requirements

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2017 74,334 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 22 Feb 2017 74,334 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 13 Jan 2016 70,532 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

items removed drivers view

Fail 8 Jan 2016 70,532 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

items removed drivers view

Pass 9 Jan 2015 60,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 53,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 9 Jan 2014 53,167 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 15 Dec 2012 42,519 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 40,455 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 40,452 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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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DV59 LFS is a 2009 Chevrolet Captiva in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 DV59 LFS, 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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DV59 LFS is a 2009 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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