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P18 SLJ

2013 Chevrolet Captiva

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,684 mi
Last recorded104,684 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Chevrolet Captiva64,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP18 SLJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 104,684 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 87,373 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 75,320 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 65,922 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 65,921 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH SIDES. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working DOOR MIRROR. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

NEARSIDE FRONT INNER WING DIRT SHIELD ADRIFT.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Aug 2021 63,399 miles

Rear brake disc pitted

Fail 17 Aug 2021 63,399 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc pitted

Pass 28 Aug 2020 59,212 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 54,121 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 54,120 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 49,075 miles

rear pads 50% worn

Fail 17 Apr 2018 49,075 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both inner pads (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs on inside surface plus lipped badly (3.5.1i)

rear pads 50% worn

Pass 10 May 2017 41,299 miles

emissions not tested

Pass 25 Mar 2017 38,210 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 32,125 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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P18 SLJ 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 73.3%.

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 P18 SLJ, 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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P18 SLJ is a 2013 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 14 May 2013.

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