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FG12 NPU

2012 Chevrolet Captiva

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,895 mi
Last recorded93,895 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Captiva66,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 NPU
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 93,895 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2025 84,855 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2024 82,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2023 80,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jan 2023 80,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 77,165 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2020 72,885 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2020 72,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 62,738 miles

Front Registration plate cracked

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 62,738 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate cracked

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 51,859 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 51,859 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 43,072 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 35,675 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 27,308 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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FG12 NPU is a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Chevrolet Captiva models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 66,014 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 FG12 NPU, 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 14 years old, this Chevrolet Captiva is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FG12 NPU registered?

FG12 NPU is a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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