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EJ59 VRV

2009 Chevrolet Captiva

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,180 mi
Last recorded126,180 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Captiva72,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 VRV
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 126,180 miles

exhaust flexi slightly blowing

Fail 10 Nov 2022 126,180 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust flexi slightly blowing

Pass 25 Oct 2021 111,540 miles

front brake pads getting low and discs worn

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and tread depth getting low

Fail 25 Oct 2021 111,540 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front brake pads getting low and discs worn

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and tread depth getting low

Pass 10 Nov 2020 101,153 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Nov 2020 100,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 92,230 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 84,539 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 76,078 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 76,078 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 67,467 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edges

exhaust system joints corroded slightly

Pass 10 Dec 2015 59,316 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 51,416 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2013 44,487 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 36,476 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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EJ59 VRV is a 2009 Chevrolet Captiva in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJ59 VRV, 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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What year was EJ59 VRV registered?

EJ59 VRV is a 2009 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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