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LG12 BJY

2012 Chevrolet Captiva

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,933 mi
Last recorded80,933 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Captiva66,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 BJY
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 80,933 miles

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

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 79,147 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers belt (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both rear joints heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe & attached components visibly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 77,826 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust rear joints corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2022 76,710 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 71,526 miles

both rear suspension arms corroding

sill covers,under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2020 66,633 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside rear lower suspension arm showing signs of corrosion

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 66,633 miles

Emissions not tested Oil level too low (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside rear lower suspension arm showing signs of corrosion

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 63,496 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 58,663 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 8 Mar 2018 58,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 52,342 miles

All tyres showing wear.

Rear brake pads showing wear.

Pass 3 Mar 2016 42,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear tyre has nail in it

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 32,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LG12 BJY is a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 LG12 BJY, 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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LG12 BJY is a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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