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VE12 BHX

2012 Chevrolet Captiva

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,462 mi
Last recorded125,462 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Captiva66,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 BHX
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 125,462 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2025 120,591 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 120,581 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox not connected. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2024 112,466 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2

Fail 26 Apr 2024 112,466 miles

Obligatory mirror insecure Mirror Glass (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2

Pass 2 May 2023 102,231 miles

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 90,256 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 90,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 90,238 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 86,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread at 3mm

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 1

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/60R17 102H (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread at 3mm

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 86,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread at 3mm

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 1

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/60R17 102H (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread at 3mm

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 79,941 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 68,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold outer edge + 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front headlight leveling device not tested

Fail 7 Mar 2019 68,177 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold outer edge + 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front headlight leveling device not tested

Pass 7 Mar 2018 57,934 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 47,788 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

child seat fitted at n,s,r

nearside door mirror slightly insecure

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

slight engine oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2017 47,788 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

child seat fitted at n,s,r

nearside door mirror slightly insecure

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

slight engine oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2016 37,066 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 26,112 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 26,111 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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VE12 BHX is a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VE12 BHX, 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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VE12 BHX is a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 23 June 2012.

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