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FV09 RCZ

2009 Chevrolet Captiva

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

108,098 mi
Last recorded108,098 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Captiva72,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 RCZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 108,098 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 108,097 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 102,294 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 102,185 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 97,834 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 97,834 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 94,498 miles

Offside Front Outer c v gaiter perishing

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

rear exhaust joins corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 3 May 2022 88,637 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer c v gaiter perished

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust joins corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 3 May 2022 88,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer c v gaiter perished

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust joins corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 12 May 2021 82,943 miles

Offside Front sun visor tapped up

Offside Rear brake pads wearing low

exhaust system joins corroding

general corrosion taking place to rear underside

Fail 12 May 2021 82,943 miles

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor, unable to be stored in offscreen position (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front sun visor tapped up

Offside Rear brake pads wearing low

exhaust system joins corroding

general corrosion taking place to rear underside

Pass 16 May 2020 79,740 miles

drivers sun visor slightly drops & unable to stay in stored position,but not effecting drivers view of road.

rear exhaust joins corroded.

Fail 14 May 2020 79,740 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

drivers sun visor slightly drops & unable to stay in stored position,but not effecting drivers view of road.

nearside & offside front lower arms, rear mount bushes deteriorating.

rear exhaust joins corroded.

Pass 26 Apr 2019 74,945 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Steering slightly notchy (Recommend attention soon

Pass 18 May 2018 71,134 miles

brake pedal non slip rubber starting to wear smooth on corner

exhaust heavily corroded in places

Pass 8 May 2017 66,844 miles

Engine cover fitted.

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 May 2017 66,844 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine cover fitted.

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2016 60,127 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 51,968 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust joints rusty

nearside door mirror missing

Fail 30 Apr 2015 51,915 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)

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

both rear anti-roll bar link bushes perished

exhaust joints corroded

front brake discs worn

n/s door mirror glass missing and cover damaged

rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 12 Jun 2014 45,341 miles

Front brake pads worn to limit

Nearside front 235/60 x 17 tyre punctured

Pass 3 Jun 2013 37,712 miles

Front brake pads worn

Raer tyres slightly worn inner edges 235/60 x 17

Pass 20 Jun 2012 29,067 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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FV09 RCZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Captiva in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FV09 RCZ, 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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FV09 RCZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 21 July 2009.

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