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FG59 ECJ

2009 Chevrolet Captiva

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,437 mi
Last recorded128,437 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Captiva72,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 ECJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 128,437 miles

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 22 Oct 2019 128,437 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2018 120,238 miles

exhaust corroded and blowing slightley

Fail 22 Oct 2018 120,238 miles

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

exhaust corroded and blowing slightley

Pass 14 Oct 2017 110,751 miles

front exhaust flex leaking

front lower arm rear bushes detaching

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 13 Oct 2017 110,751 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

front exhaust flex leaking

front lower arm rear bushes detaching

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 24 Oct 2016 96,019 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 87,485 miles

Front Crack in front number plate.

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone rear bush starting to deteriorate. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone rear bush starting to deteriorate. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 87,480 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Crack in front number plate.

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone rear bush starting to deteriorate. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Poor effort on O/S handbrake. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone rear bush starting to deteriorate. (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Handbrake high (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 76,155 miles

Advise both numberplate lamps deteriorated but working okay at time of test

Advise damp around offside rear shock absorber

Advise front numberplate cracked

Fail 3 Oct 2014 76,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Advise damp around offside rear shock absorber

Advise front discs and pads wearing low

Advise front numberplate cracked

Advise nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2013 62,449 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 62,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 49,592 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FG59 ECJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Captiva in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FG59 ECJ, 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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FG59 ECJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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