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EJ61 BVF

2011 Chevrolet Captiva

White Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,349 mi
Last recorded126,349 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Captiva70,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 BVF
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 126,349 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 126,349 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 111,727 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 111,727 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 97,413 miles

both front tyres worn inside edge

both rear brake pipes corroded

front shocks damp

nail in n/s/r tyre

oil leak

rear wash wipe inop

Pass 11 Aug 2020 83,863 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 82,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed two places inner tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 71,106 miles

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

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

covers fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Jul 2018 64,449 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 64,445 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle cuts out (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 59,185 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 53,335 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 46,612 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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EJ61 BVF is a 2011 Chevrolet Captiva in White with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2011 Chevrolet Captiva models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 70,592 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 EJ61 BVF, 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 15 years old, this Chevrolet Captiva is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EJ61 BVF is a 2011 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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