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SW12 APV

2012 Chevrolet Captiva

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,954 mi
Last recorded115,954 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Captiva66,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 APV
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 115,954 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2025 103,249 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 88,487 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframes arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 88,487 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframes arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 75,058 miles

subframes heavy under sealed

Fail 21 Jul 2023 75,052 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

subframes heavy under sealed

Pass 16 Jun 2022 72,402 miles

underside heavy under seal

Fail 16 Jun 2022 72,402 miles

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

underside heavy under seal

Pass 4 Dec 2020 70,871 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 70,871 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 60,106 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 60,098 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire Under car at fuel cooler (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing Snapped (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 46,863 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 39,959 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped on outer edge inside face (3.5.1i)

engine oil leak

Fail 16 May 2017 39,906 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped on outer edge inside face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wing mirror casing taped up

engine oil leak

Pass 12 May 2016 31,650 miles

advise both outer sills have covers fitted

advise engine cover fitted obscuring some engine components

advise engine management light on when tested

Pass 13 May 2015 24,410 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

stone chip on windscreen

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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SW12 APV is a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SW12 APV, 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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What year was SW12 APV registered?

SW12 APV is a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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