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LL61 VAU

2012 Chevrolet Captiva

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,883 mi
Last recorded70,883 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Captiva66,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL61 VAU
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 70,883 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 70,883 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 68,061 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 68,057 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 62,133 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 62,038 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 59,036 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 52,184 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 50,447 miles

Nearside Rear Has cut in tread down to canvas but less than 2.5cm

Pass 5 Jan 2018 46,389 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 42,773 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 40,212 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 37,696 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 37,614 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn low on inner 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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LL61 VAU is a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LL61 VAU, 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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What year was LL61 VAU registered?

LL61 VAU is a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 1 January 2012.

Is LL61 VAU safe to buy?

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