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FN09 EPE

2009 Chevrolet Captiva

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

70,289 mi
Last recorded70,289 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Captiva72,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN09 EPE
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 70,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55R18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear anti role bar drop links perishing

Pass 16 Jun 2016 63,540 miles

Emission to clean for results

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

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

Offside Front wiper blade smearing slightly - standard

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Needs adjustment (3.1.6b)

Power steering rack damp

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both deteriorating (2.4.G.2)

Rear Both coil springs corrosion

Rear Both tyres slightly misshapen - 235 55 R18 100v

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both starting deteriorate (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 53,481 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 53,481 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 52,865 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 44,319 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 44,287 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wishbone arm rear bushes splitting and perished.

both rear anti roll bar link rubber bushes splitting and perished.

front brake discs lipped.

rear brake discs lipped.

rear brake pads worn to limit of 1.5mm.

Pass 12 Jun 2013 34,591 miles

front discs slightly worn

hand brake slightly high

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear anti roll bar bushers starting to crack

Fail 11 Jun 2013 34,591 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

front discs slightly worn

hand brake slightly high

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear anti roll bar bushers starting to crack

Pass 15 Jun 2012 26,416 miles

both rear anti roll bar link bushes perished.

front lower arm rear bushes perished.

Fail 15 Jun 2012 26,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear anti roll bar link bushes perished.

front lower arm rear bushes perished.

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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FN09 EPE is a 2009 Chevrolet Captiva in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 FN09 EPE, 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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FN09 EPE is a 2009 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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