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FG61 VXT

2011 Chevrolet Captiva

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

96,459 mi
Last recorded96,459 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Captiva70,592 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 96,459 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 91,097 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2024 83,751 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 79,281 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2023 79,281 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 May 2022 74,589 miles

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

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 May 2021 70,068 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2021 70,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 64,958 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2020 64,958 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 58,202 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 58,202 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 58,066 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 58,066 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 52,530 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 52,530 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 46,340 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 37,030 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 30,382 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 30,076 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 VXT is a 2011 Chevrolet Captiva in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 FG61 VXT, 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.

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What year was FG61 VXT registered?

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

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