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FY09 LVC

2009 Chevrolet Captiva

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

82,448 mi
Last recorded82,448 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Captiva72,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 LVC
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 82,448 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailbox flange (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 82,382 miles

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

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailbox flange (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 76,431 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs worn and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section in poor condition and has a slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box to centre pipe joint has a slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear anti roll bar link lower bushes in very poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 76,431 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs worn and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section in poor condition and has a slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box to centre pipe joint has a slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear anti roll bar link lower bushes in very poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 69,132 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 69,130 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 63,256 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 63,176 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 58,359 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 58,318 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected Showing white light to rear (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 52,576 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 52,576 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2017 47,750 miles

Rear both rear tires perished in middle of tread

Fail 15 Aug 2017 47,750 miles

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

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

Rear both rear tires perished in middle of tread

Pass 7 Sep 2016 40,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 33,386 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 33,386 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 23,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 23,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 15,009 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 13,790 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 11,448 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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FY09 LVC is a 2009 Chevrolet Captiva in Silver 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 FY09 LVC, 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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FY09 LVC is a 2009 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 20 May 2009.

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