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FJ09 SMO

2009 Chevrolet Captiva

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,983 mi
Last recorded115,983 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Captiva72,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ09 SMO
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 115,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 115,730 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 107,260 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 96,159 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear tyres starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 84,376 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 78,410 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 78,406 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 71,987 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 64,012 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 56,884 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 50,610 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 43,644 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 36,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre outter sidewall worn

Fail 28 Apr 2014 36,356 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre outter sidewall worn

Pass 23 Apr 2013 27,733 miles

rear inner and outer brake pads wearing low

Fail 16 Apr 2013 27,304 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

rear inner and outer brake pads wearing low

Pass 24 Apr 2012 19,911 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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FJ09 SMO is a 2009 Chevrolet Captiva in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 FJ09 SMO, 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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FJ09 SMO is a 2009 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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