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FV09 RDX

2009 Chevrolet Captiva

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,209 mi
Last recorded129,209 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Captiva72,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 RDX
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2023 129,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 116,647 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 116,439 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 108,201 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 101,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 95,800 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower joints worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 95,800 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower joints worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 89,954 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 89,954 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 84,276 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 84,276 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2017 71,834 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 77,834 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2016 67,961 miles
Pass 4 May 2015 61,018 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 52,408 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 52,408 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2013 43,522 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2013 43,522 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 23,662 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 RDX is a 2009 Chevrolet Captiva in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RDX, 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 RDX is a 2009 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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