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FIL 1837

2012 Chevrolet Captiva

White Diesel 2536cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,069 mi
Last recorded99,069 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Captiva66,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIL 1837
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,536cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 99,069 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 99,068 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn console (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central heatshield insecure

Pass 15 Jan 2025 95,407 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/60R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 91,526 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 86,414 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 75,865 miles

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

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))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 75,865 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 67,053 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 67,045 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2019 61,426 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 48,127 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 48,127 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 36,510 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 25,948 miles

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

all four tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 29 Sep 2015 14,599 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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FIL 1837 is a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva in White with a 2,536cc 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 FIL 1837, 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 FIL 1837 registered?

FIL 1837 is a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is FIL 1837 safe to buy?

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