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EN09 OCJ

2009 Chevrolet Captiva

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

109,766 mi
Last recorded109,766 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Captiva72,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN09 OCJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 109,766 miles

Offside Rear parking brake low

Fail 4 Nov 2025 109,738 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 98,359 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

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

Underbody and suspension area's corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2024 98,359 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

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

Underbody and suspension area's corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2023 89,846 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose drivers mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2023 89,096 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Central exhaust damaged

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering inner joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering inner joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

vehicle underside has surface corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2022 76,175 miles

Central Exhuast system damaged

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-joint area (Corroded) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack boot area (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhuast joint area corroded

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre outer edges area wearing bold

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack boot area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhuast joint area corroded

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2022 76,116 miles

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

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

Central Exhuast system damaged

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-joint area (Corroded) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack boot area (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Exhuast joint area Corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre wearing out on the outer edges area

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack boot area (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhuast joint area Corroded

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 69,767 miles

Central Exhaust box system damaged

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-joint area (Corroded) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack boot area fliud leak (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust joint area (Corroded)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack boot area fluid leak (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust joint area (Corroded)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 64,571 miles

Central Exhaust box damaged

Front Lower Exhaust flexi-joint area corroded broken inside

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack boot area (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust joint area (Corroded)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack boot area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust joint area (Corroded)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 64,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Exhaust box damaged

Front Lower Exhaust flexi-joint area corroded broken inside

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack boot area (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust joint area (Corroded)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack boot area (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust joint area (Corroded)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 63,049 miles

Central Exhuast box damaged

Front Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Both sides (C.V Boot) area (2.1.5 (a))

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-joint area (Broken inside), adeqautely supported (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (Deteriorated) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (Smears) (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 53,917 miles

Central Exhuast box damaged

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack boot area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Both sides Tyre deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2017 45,256 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 41,545 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 38,706 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 37,560 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 37,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 25,885 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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EN09 OCJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Captiva in Silver 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 EN09 OCJ, 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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EN09 OCJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 21 August 2009.

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