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GF09 EYL

2009 Chevrolet Captiva

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,788 mi
Last recorded64,788 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Captiva72,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF09 EYL
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 64,788 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 May 2018 64,787 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 May 2017 57,950 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 50,880 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 50,880 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working LED (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front both wipers edge split and smearing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn and deep cut in outer wall (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 43,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

deep cut in o/s/f tyre inner edge

Fail 22 Apr 2015 43,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

deep cut in o/s/f tyre inner edge

front disc worn

Pass 3 Apr 2014 37,324 miles

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

both front head lamps washer not working

front disc slightly worn

nail in n/s/r tyre outer edge and has slight run-flat on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2013 31,575 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 31,575 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 23,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wiper blades are smearing slightly.

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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GF09 EYL is a 2009 Chevrolet Captiva in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GF09 EYL, 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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GF09 EYL is a 2009 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 18 April 2009.

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