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FY61 MWF

2012 Chevrolet Captiva

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

108,328 mi
Last recorded108,328 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Captiva66,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 MWF
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 108,328 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 104,975 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainfeed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 104,975 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rears (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainfeed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 99,956 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Mainfeed (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 99,956 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Mainfeed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 91,508 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 91,508 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 83,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 83,067 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 78,499 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 78,499 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 71,070 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 61,241 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 59,123 miles

Nearside Front low tread, Tyre side walls cracking

Nearside Rear tyres cracking, low tread

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

Offside Rear low tread, Tyre side wall cracking

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

amber engine warning light on

Fail 13 Jan 2018 59,123 miles

Nearside Front low tread, Tyre side walls cracking

Nearside Rear tyres cracking, low tread

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

Offside Rear low tread, Tyre side wall cracking

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

amber engine warning light on

Pass 9 Jan 2017 52,354 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 52,354 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 45,506 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 38,048 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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FY61 MWF is a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2012 Chevrolet Captiva models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 66,014 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 FY61 MWF, 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 14 years old, this Chevrolet Captiva is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FY61 MWF is a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 21 January 2012.

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