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SF02 AYR

2012 Chevrolet Captiva

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

76,702 mi
Last recorded76,702 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Captiva66,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF02 AYR
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 76,702 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle Undersealed

Pass 21 Oct 2024 70,707 miles

vehicle under sealed in parts

Fail 17 Oct 2024 70,706 miles

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both rear in spring pans (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear and with fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vehicle under sealed in parts

Pass 18 Sep 2024 70,640 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 70,620 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 69,393 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 69,393 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 67,459 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 67,459 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2021 65,290 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 65,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/60/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2020 61,357 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 57,639 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 51,745 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 47,489 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 42,476 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 42,471 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 38,359 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 38,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 30,997 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SF02 AYR is a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SF02 AYR, 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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SF02 AYR is a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 1 January 2012.

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