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YT61 VSM

2011 Chevrolet Captiva

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,130 mi
Last recorded79,130 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Captiva70,592 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT61 VSM
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 79,130 miles

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

SOME SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HAVE CORROSION

Pass 13 Nov 2023 78,551 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 76,606 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 73,709 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 71,871 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 60,699 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 60,693 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 49,495 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 49,495 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 41,427 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Nov 2015 33,996 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2014 28,218 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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YT61 VSM is a 2011 Chevrolet Captiva in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YT61 VSM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT61 VSM registered?

YT61 VSM is a 2011 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 28 October 2011.

Is YT61 VSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT61 VSM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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