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SW12 LRN

2012 Chevrolet Captiva

White Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,498 mi
Last recorded84,498 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Captiva66,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 LRN
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 84,498 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 82,864 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 80,067 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear hoses both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 77,254 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe rotting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 72,981 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bushes Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 68,928 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 63,202 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 59,634 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 49,381 miles

Brake pedal spongy indication of air in system or component fault

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

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

Offside Front Seat loose - not excessive

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 49,249 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy indication of air in system or component fault

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Seat loose - not excessive

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 38,386 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 30,171 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 30,170 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 24,982 miles

Front Both Tyres Wearing Quicker on Inner Tread Than Outer 3mm

Offside Front Wiper Streaky

Fail 6 Oct 2015 24,982 miles

Front Both Tyres Wearing Quicker on Inner Tread Than Outer 3mm

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Wiper Streaky

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 LRN is a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva in White with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LRN, 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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SW12 LRN is a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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