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SB61 UZC

2012 Chevrolet Captiva

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,490 mi
Last recorded128,490 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Captiva66,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 UZC
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 128,490 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 126,620 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 126,405 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced wing mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute wing mirror (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 123,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe at split for back boxes (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 123,919 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe at split for back boxes (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 115,445 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases c/pipe blow (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 115,444 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases c/pipe blow (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS AND O/S/R 235/60R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 106,041 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 106,041 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 97,521 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges no tread 235/60r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 97,521 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges no tread 235/60r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 88,888 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 88,880 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 79,080 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 71,714 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 63,327 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces scored (3.5.1i)

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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 52,827 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 39,497 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 31 Dec 2014 39,209 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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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SB61 UZC is a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SB61 UZC, 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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SB61 UZC is a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 12 January 2012.

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