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LC09 LSU

2009 Chevrolet Captiva

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

88,663 mi
Last recorded88,663 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Captiva72,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 LSU
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2026 88,663 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all rear and front suspension component corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2026 88,663 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all rear and front suspension component corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2024 86,074 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy n/s & off/s (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2024 86,074 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy n/s & off/s (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2023 82,440 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 79,759 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust pipe corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2022 79,757 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2021 76,995 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

engine cover fitted

front number plate cracked

oil residue on the engine and transmission

small damage to n/s/r seat belt

undertray fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2021 76,995 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235 55 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 55 18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to front brake discs

engine cover fitted

front number plate cracked

oil residue on the engine and transmission

rear brake pads appear to be low

small damage to n/s/r seat belt

undertray fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2020 68,829 miles

both front tyres are worn on the edges

corrosion to exhaust

engine cover fitted

front number plate is cracked

o/s/f wiper is smearing

oil residue on the engine

Fail 29 Sep 2020 68,398 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust broken at front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working o/s mirror indicator repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

BOTH front tyres wearing heavily inner edges

Pass 27 Sep 2019 60,014 miles

front number plate cracked

oil residue/leak on the engine

slight movement in n/s/f steering

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres are starting go out of shape

corrosion to exhaust system

engine cover fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2018 51,768 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 51,673 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Has 3 nails ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 46,331 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 46,276 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 41,702 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 41,702 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 36,637 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 24,249 miles

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 31,162 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 24,127 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 19,390 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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LC09 LSU is a 2009 Chevrolet Captiva in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LC09 LSU, 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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LC09 LSU is a 2009 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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