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LL61 VFK

2012 Chevrolet Captiva

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,164 mi
Last recorded121,164 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Captiva66,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL61 VFK
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 121,164 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 116,829 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 116,778 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both go out when footbrake applied (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) not working both outer (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn close to designed wear limit

centre exhaust bracket broken but system secure

nearside front inner and outer cv boots weeping grease

offside outer cv boot weeping grease

offside parking brake performance low

offside reversing lamp not working

Pass 11 Sep 2023 113,689 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 113,662 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (4.7.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 106,848 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 106,833 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 100,003 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 85,096 miles

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

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

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))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 74,320 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 74,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on 1.6mm and bold on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on 1.6mm and bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2019 69,396 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 58,057 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 58,057 miles

Headlamp aim not tested n\s and o\s dip beam not working (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 48,752 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 48,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 39,083 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 30,095 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

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

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 VFK is a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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