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FP09 FTX

2009 Chevrolet Captiva

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

157,031 mi
Last recorded157,031 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Captiva72,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 FTX
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 157,031 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases nsr back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and osr, both rear cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 156,903 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases nsr back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and osr, both rear cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 146,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center+rear sections corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 140,502 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 140,479 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 133,717 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 133,634 miles

Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides clips broken (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 127,111 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 111,703 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 28 May 2019 111,511 miles

Central Front Upper Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2018 101,770 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2018 101,770 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 92,690 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 92,690 miles

Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 84,255 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 76,112 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 76,112 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 66,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2013 50,922 miles

rear/rear seat belts not inspected- locked down-security cover fitted-goods on top

vibration from offside rear exhaust (suspect finisher pipe)

Fail 28 May 2013 50,922 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear/rear seat belts not inspected- locked down-security cover fitted-goods on top

vibration from offside rear exhaust (suspect finisher pipe)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 37,600 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 37,424 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FP09 FTX is a 2009 Chevrolet Captiva in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FP09 FTX, 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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FP09 FTX is a 2009 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 9 June 2009.

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