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WJ57 SSK

2007 Chevrolet Captiva

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

124,001 mi
Last recorded124,001 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Captiva72,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 SSK
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 124,001 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 123,606 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Steering component casing retaining devices dangerously loose Bolt loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 113,035 miles

Front Wipers smearing

Nearside Front Inner steering rack slight play

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 113,035 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Wipers smearing

Nearside Front Inner steering rack slight play

Fail 12 Feb 2024 112,639 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint worn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing severely on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 106,248 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tca bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tca bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 106,068 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Light inop (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Lower suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tca bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tca bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 99,081 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2022 99,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn/cracking

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2021 92,661 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 91,709 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 91,690 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam stops working when using indicator. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam stops working when using indicator. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 86,096 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 86,096 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 78,402 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 78,402 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 74,391 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 74,391 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 63,438 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 54,323 miles

rear anti roll bar link bushes badly perished/split

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Pass 20 Aug 2014 47,661 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 40,747 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake disc pads wearing thin

Pass 17 Aug 2012 33,374 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 27,224 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 21,765 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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WJ57 SSK is a 2007 Chevrolet Captiva in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2007 Chevrolet Captiva models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 72,460 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 WJ57 SSK, 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 19 years old, this Chevrolet Captiva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WJ57 SSK is a 2007 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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