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EU59 LNX

2009 Chevrolet Captiva

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,261 mi
Last recorded126,261 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Captiva72,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU59 LNX
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Dec 2025 126,261 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

prop shaft missing at time off mot

Pass 17 Dec 2024 112,303 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust corroded at rear

Fail 17 Dec 2024 112,303 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust corroded at rear

Pass 13 Dec 2023 103,170 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 103,158 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 100,489 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust corroded at rear

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 12 Mar 2020 99,268 miles

exhaust corroded

exhaust corroded

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 96,618 miles

exhaust corroded

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

wear and corrosion front brake discs

Fail 20 Feb 2019 96,615 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust corroded

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

wear and corrosion front brake discs

Pass 13 Nov 2017 94,693 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 85,221 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 73,898 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 61,311 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Nov 2013 46,591 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 34,353 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 32,201 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 32,146 miles

Offside Rear 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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EU59 LNX is a 2009 Chevrolet Captiva in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EU59 LNX, 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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EU59 LNX is a 2009 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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