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W55 SJM

2012 Chevrolet Captiva

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

38,475 mi
Last recorded38,475 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Captiva66,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW55 SJM
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 38,475 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 36,950 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 35,129 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 35,129 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 33,652 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 32,030 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 29,933 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 27,876 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 24,981 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 22,458 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 19,510 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 15,872 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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W55 SJM is a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 W55 SJM, 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 W55 SJM registered?

W55 SJM is a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is W55 SJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W55 SJM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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