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LL61 VLW

2012 Chevrolet Captiva

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,608 mi
Last recorded102,608 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Captiva66,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL61 VLW
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 102,608 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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))

drivers seat movement in mechanism

Fail 19 May 2023 102,608 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

drivers seat movement in mechanism

Fail 11 Oct 2022 102,518 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 95,609 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 95,456 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 89,282 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside from a to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 89,282 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside from a to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 85,830 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 81,184 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 81,180 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 75,120 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 75,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2017 75,107 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front both tyres scrubbed on inside

Oil leak ()

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

slight play on steering coupling

Pass 22 Sep 2016 69,101 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 68,829 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 65,396 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 51,565 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jan 2015 51,565 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s washer jet poor pressure

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 VLW is a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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