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EX59 FOT

2009 Chevrolet Captiva

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

143,078 mi
Last recorded143,078 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Captiva72,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX59 FOT
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 143,078 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2021 143,071 miles

Emissions not tested major oil leak/oil level low (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush has detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

both front outer drive shaft gaiters weeping grease

Pass 29 Dec 2020 132,613 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both far rear. ()

Fail 29 Dec 2020 132,613 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both far rear. ()

Pass 31 Dec 2019 123,541 miles

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both far rear ()

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

Rear Nail in tyre both ()

Pass 29 Dec 2018 112,020 miles

Both front outer constant velocity boots slightly deteriorated. Offside steering rack boot damp. Gearbox has minor seepage of oil.

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside windscreen wiper smears screen slightly. Tailgate release handle stiff.

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on edges of tread also. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever has long travel indicating adjustment maybe needed.

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (Recommend attention soon) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2018 112,003 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front outer constant velocity boots slightly deteriorated. Offside steering rack boot damp. Gearbox has minor seepage of oil.

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside windscreen wiper smears screen slightly. Tailgate release handle stiff.

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on edges of tread also. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever has long travel indicating adjustment maybe needed.

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (Recommend attention soon) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 98,553 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

both front wishbones, rear bushes starting to deteriorate

oil on o/s/f steering rack gaiter

Fail 3 Jan 2018 98,553 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

both front wishbones, rear bushes starting to deteriorate

oil on o/s/f steering rack gaiter

Pass 4 Jan 2017 90,922 miles

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

front tyres getting low on inner and outer edges

tailgate handle stiff/seized slightly

wipers starting to smear slightly

Pass 16 Dec 2015 84,212 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 84,212 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 60,841 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 60,841 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 42,435 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 26,859 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 25,009 miles

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

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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EX59 FOT is a 2009 Chevrolet Captiva in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EX59 FOT, 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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EX59 FOT is a 2009 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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