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MH08 AYM

2007 Chevrolet Captiva

Beige Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

118,628 mi
Last recorded118,628 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Captiva72,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH08 AYM
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 118,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Travel in handbrake

Under body components corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2026 118,628 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Travel in handbrake

Under body components corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2025 112,856 miles

DPF pressure pipes perished

Exhaust flexible joint separating

Exterior boot handle sticking

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Exterior door handle broken but still functions

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin hole in boot, minimal loss of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone/console bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both slight corrosion wear plastic protection has come off (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads possibly getting low on inside but unable to confirm until wheel removed (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Distortion (0.1 (b))

Rear Wiper split

Suspension components corrosion

Travel in handbrake

Underbody corrosion

Fail 28 Jan 2025 112,855 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Hole in centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Hole in y-section where splits in to two (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Rear silencer hanging off (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

DPF pressure pipes perished

Engine noisy

Exhaust flexible joint separating

Exterior boot handle sticking

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Exterior door handle broken but still functions

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin hole in boot, minimal loss of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone/console bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both slight corrosion wear plastic protection has come off (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads possibly getting low on inside but unable to confirm until wheel removed (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Distortion (0.1 (b))

Rear Wiper split

Suspension components corrosion

Travel in handbrake

Underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2024 109,834 miles

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

bootlid exterior handle sticks

exhaust system heavily corroded

general underbody components corroded

n/s/f outer door handle broken (still functions)

rear washer leaking internally behind windscreen

Pass 24 Jan 2023 104,484 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

aux drive belt frayed

boot lid handle sticking

general underbody components corroded

rear n/plate discoloured

Fail 23 Jan 2023 104,484 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

aux drive belt frayed

boot lid handle sticking

general underbody components corroded

rear n/plate discoloured

Pass 28 Jan 2022 99,541 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 99,540 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 95,240 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 95,238 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 90,761 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre low on pressure ()

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

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

tail gate release handle sticking

Fail 7 Jan 2020 90,587 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi holed/split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre low on pressure ()

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

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

hill descent and 4 wheel drive warning lights illuminated

tail gate release handle sticking

Pass 30 Aug 2017 66,518 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 58,807 miles

Front tyres low both sides

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 58,807 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front tyres low both sides

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 54,498 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 54,498 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 48,041 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 41,175 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 36,454 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 31,802 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2011 31,802 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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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MH08 AYM is a 2007 Chevrolet Captiva in Beige with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2007 Chevrolet Captiva models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 72,460 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 MH08 AYM, 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 19 years old, this Chevrolet Captiva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MH08 AYM is a 2007 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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