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FJ09 SVE

2009 Chevrolet Captiva

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,300 mi
Last recorded121,300 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Captiva72,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ09 SVE
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 121,300 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s n/s ()

Fail 7 Jul 2017 120,040 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s n/s ()

Pass 4 Aug 2016 111,323 miles

eml on dash

Fail 23 Jun 2016 110,543 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link pin (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush link pin broken (2.4.G.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear back box bracket corroded away // exhaust still secure //

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2015 92,806 miles

both rear coil springs showing corrosion

engine management light is on

spanner light is on

weep at both front shockabsorbers

Fail 3 Jul 2015 134,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front tyres and o/side rear tyre worn on inside

both rear coil springs showing corrosion

engine management light is on

spanner light is on

weep at both front shockabsorbers

Pass 30 Jun 2014 75,042 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 55,597 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front wishbone rear bushes showing slight separation movement not excessive

o/s front tyre slight damage

oil light on also engine management light

travel on handbrake

Pass 11 May 2012 40,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 SVE is a 2009 Chevrolet Captiva in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FJ09 SVE, 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 SVE is a 2009 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 14 May 2009.

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