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LM12 VZE

2012 Chevrolet Captiva

White Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,049 mi
Last recorded98,049 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Captiva66,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 VZE
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 98,049 miles

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

Offside Front ABS Wiring insecure

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

Fail 15 May 2026 97,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 19 May 2025 92,932 miles

Offside registration plate lamp light intensity obviously reduced

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

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced centre (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2025 92,915 miles

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

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

Offside registration plate lamp light intensity obviously reduced

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

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced centre (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 84,559 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 75,428 miles

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

coolant level low

Pass 6 May 2022 68,233 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2021 63,277 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2021 63,263 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2020 56,352 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 54,744 miles

Rear both - brake disc(s) inner faces corroded but not weakened

Pass 10 Oct 2018 51,031 miles

Nearside Front shocker misting

Offside Front shocker misting

Rear brake discs corroded on inner sides

Pass 4 Oct 2017 47,270 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 43,109 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 39,746 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 30,216 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges.

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 30,216 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges.

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

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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LM12 VZE is a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva in White with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LM12 VZE, 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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LM12 VZE is a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 8 May 2012.

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