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HW59 FWG

2009 Chevrolet Captiva

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,218 mi
Last recorded85,218 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Captiva72,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW59 FWG
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 85,218 miles

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

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

Slight corrosion to rear underside/ suspension component(s)

Stone chip to windscreen

Pass 13 Aug 2025 80,727 miles

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

general corrosion to rear suspension components and sub frame

Fail 8 Aug 2025 80,720 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary type fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

general corrosion to rear suspension components and sub frame

Pass 12 Aug 2024 76,584 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to perish/crack and weeping grease from small holes in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slight fraying on belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate around fixing holes (0.1 (b))

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2024 76,584 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to perish/crack and weeping grease from small holes in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slight fraying on belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate around fixing holes (0.1 (b))

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2023 71,610 miles

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

Offside Front sun visor doesn't stow away flat, falls down slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/transfer gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 Aug 2023 71,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front sun visor doesn't stow away flat, falls down slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/transfer gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Aug 2022 65,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 52,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

surface corrosion on the rear subframe/suspension components

the exhaust system is in a poor condition

Fail 17 Aug 2021 52,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

surface corrosion on the rear subframe/suspension components

the exhaust system is in a poor condition

Pass 9 Oct 2020 52,427 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot pinholed

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2020 52,427 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer cv boot pinholed

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2019 52,041 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 51,085 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 49,548 miles

exhaust very rusty

Pass 18 Oct 2016 48,546 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 46,799 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 43,912 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 32,551 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 32,551 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 22,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side rear tyre worn on edge

off side rear tyre worn on edge

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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HW59 FWG is a 2009 Chevrolet Captiva in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HW59 FWG, 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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HW59 FWG is a 2009 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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