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SW61 CYJ

2011 Chevrolet Captiva

White Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,155 mi
Last recorded158,155 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Captiva70,592 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 CYJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2026 158,155 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 154,251 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 142,656 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 141,937 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 125,867 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2022 125,822 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 114,948 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 87,585 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 87,119 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 72,243 miles

Exhaust system joins heavily corroded.

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear along floor. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear along floor. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 22 May 2018 72,243 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system joins heavily corroded.

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear along floor. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear along floor. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 59,776 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 54,895 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 34,189 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 12,491 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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SW61 CYJ is a 2011 Chevrolet Captiva in White with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 Chevrolet Captiva models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 70,592 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 SW61 CYJ, 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 15 years old, this Chevrolet Captiva is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SW61 CYJ registered?

SW61 CYJ is a 2011 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 30 December 2011.

Is SW61 CYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW61 CYJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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