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FJ09 UAL

2009 Chevrolet Captiva

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

91,972 mi
Last recorded91,972 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Captiva72,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ09 UAL
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2026 91,972 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 85,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 85,016 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 81,879 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi exhaust weak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Surface corrosion to rear subframe

Fail 24 Oct 2023 81,879 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi exhaust weak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Surface corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 1 Nov 2022 80,124 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 77,613 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 73,958 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2020 73,952 miles

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

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 69,359 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 64,814 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 64,813 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2017 64,803 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 58,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also have surface cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also have surface cracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 May 2016 58,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also have surface cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also have surface cracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 49,342 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 49,342 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 41,934 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 34,033 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 34,032 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 25,144 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 UAL is a 2009 Chevrolet Captiva in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UAL, 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 UAL is a 2009 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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