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LL61 VMZ

2012 Chevrolet Captiva

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

146,187 mi
Last recorded146,187 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Captiva66,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL61 VMZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 146,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 137,813 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2025 137,811 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2025 137,305 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front and centre join/flange - all three bolts snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to major exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Pump can be heard activating (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe section (6.1.2 (a))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 135,216 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 133,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center cross over pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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 13 Jan 2022 123,414 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 108,090 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 108,089 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 95,965 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 95,962 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front bothside tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2019 87,566 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 76,860 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 76,856 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn badly on inner and outer edges..... (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 62,628 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 49,322 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Jan 2016 49,322 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre old & perished

coolant level on Min

Fail 16 Jan 2015 39,806 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 39,806 miles

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 VMZ is a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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