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ML12 GEJ

2012 Chevrolet Captiva

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,246 mi
Last recorded90,246 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Captiva66,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 GEJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 90,246 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 83,377 miles

all four brake discs slightly worn / lipped

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2020 83,377 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

all four brake discs slightly worn / lipped

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2019 73,537 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 73,537 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid major leak (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre too close to edge to be repaired ()

Pass 2 Feb 2018 62,985 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres perished

Fail 29 Jan 2018 62,980 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Jan 2017 50,963 miles

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

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

near side rear shock damp

Fail 16 Jan 2017 50,963 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

near side rear shock damp

Pass 28 Jan 2016 38,729 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 37,369 miles

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

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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ML12 GEJ is a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ML12 GEJ, 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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ML12 GEJ is a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 12 June 2012.

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