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MK13 VZE

2013 Chevrolet Captiva

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,757 mi
Last recorded94,757 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Chevrolet Captiva64,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK13 VZE
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 94,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 94,739 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 86,979 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ...rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ...rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 78,700 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ...rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ...rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

centre heat shield above exhaust not fully secure

Fail 27 Apr 2023 78,700 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ...rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ...rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

centre heat shield above exhaust not fully secure

Pass 28 Apr 2022 72,436 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 62,935 miles

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

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

engine covers and under rays fitted obscuring view

tail gate handle stiff

Fail 7 Apr 2021 62,927 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers and under rays fitted obscuring view

tail gate handle stiff

Pass 29 Apr 2020 57,526 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2020 57,526 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2019 48,891 miles

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

engine covers fitted

service light on

slight oil leak on steering rack

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2019 48,886 miles

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

engine covers fitted

service light on

slight oil leak on steering rack

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2018 42,650 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Mar 2017 34,365 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 26,587 miles

3rd row seatbelts not checked at time of test

Objects removed from zone "A" prior to test

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level 1 section in-op (1.2.1b)

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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MK13 VZE is a 2013 Chevrolet Captiva in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2013 Chevrolet Captiva models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 64,201 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 MK13 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 13 years old, this Chevrolet Captiva is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MK13 VZE registered?

MK13 VZE is a 2013 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 14 March 2013.

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