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LL61 VLZ

2012 Chevrolet Captiva

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

50,433 mi
Last recorded50,433 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Captiva66,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL61 VLZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 50,433 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Very slight (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Wiper blade torn

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower - rear bushes deteriorated - slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 50,431 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Very slight (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Wiper blade torn

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower - rear bushes deteriorated - slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 48,880 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside and rear (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 48,880 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective All three (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 46,713 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides - Rear bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Wiper blade torn

Fail 8 Jul 2022 46,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides - Rear bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Wiper blade torn

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Jul 2021 44,610 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 44,609 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 42,577 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 42,577 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides, front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective All 3 (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 39,404 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 39,404 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre obviously under inflated both front (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 35,382 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 35,382 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low Both sides - PRS (1.8)

Under-trays and engine cover fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 8 Mar 2017 32,124 miles

Offside Rear rear seat belt buckle outer insucure

Pass 23 Feb 2016 29,438 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 29,438 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 23,677 miles

Front 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 VLZ is a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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