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FG61 VXS

2011 Chevrolet Captiva

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,396 mi
Last recorded80,396 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Captiva70,592 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 VXS
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 80,396 miles

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle bush worn out

Pass 14 Oct 2024 79,037 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 77,269 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 76,091 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 73,853 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 71,167 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 67,145 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 67,129 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 62,520 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 58,331 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 55,656 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 39,174 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 39,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 26,241 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge

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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FG61 VXS is a 2011 Chevrolet Captiva in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 Chevrolet Captiva models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 70,592 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 FG61 VXS, 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 15 years old, this Chevrolet Captiva is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG61 VXS registered?

FG61 VXS is a 2011 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 23 November 2011.

Is FG61 VXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG61 VXS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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