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EF59 OEJ

2009 Chevrolet Captiva

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

120,328 mi
Last recorded120,328 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Captiva72,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 OEJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 120,328 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2025 117,298 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 112,856 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 107,841 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 102,381 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 2 May 2021 95,777 miles

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2021 95,777 miles

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 95,756 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

atten handbrake adjustment

exhaust corroded

frt discs corroded

frt no plate cracked & broken

rear suspension rusty

rear tyres perishing

rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 1 Aug 2019 86,378 miles

Damage to nearside front bumper area

Front brake pads wearing thin

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

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

Rear tyres perishing

Fail 1 Aug 2019 86,378 miles

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

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

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

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

Damage to nearside front bumper area

Front brake pads wearing thin

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

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

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 2 Feb 2018 73,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2018 73,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2016 66,253 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 58,363 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 17 Dec 2015 58,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres worn heavily on inner edge

child seat fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2014 50,351 miles

Both rear tyre have a deep cut to tread butnot deep enough to reach cords

Front inner brake pads wearing thin

Handbrake high

Nearside front shock damp

Nearside rear tyre has a nail

Offside front tyre has a deep cut to tread but not deep enough to reac h cords

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 17 Dec 2013 42,252 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 35,672 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 35,672 miles

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

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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EF59 OEJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Captiva in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EF59 OEJ, 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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EF59 OEJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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