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YS61 SZN

2012 Chevrolet Captiva

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,173 mi
Last recorded142,173 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Captiva66,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 SZN
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 142,173 miles

Lower side runner brackets corroded, off side and near side

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

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

Rear Exhaust joints corroded

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Off side and near side (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 142,169 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Off side and near side rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Lower side runner brackets corroded, off side and near side

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

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

Rear Exhaust joints corroded

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Off side and near side (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 123,730 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Off side and near side, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 123,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Lamp not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Off side and near side, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 109,512 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 100,205 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 92,235 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 76,759 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 76,759 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 68,451 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 68,372 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 57,110 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 45,895 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 37,885 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 29,473 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 21,895 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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YS61 SZN is a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YS61 SZN, 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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YS61 SZN is a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 28 February 2012.

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