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542 JON

2012 Chevrolet Captiva

White Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,809 mi
Last recorded74,809 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Captiva66,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration542 JON
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 74,809 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides close to limit allowed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2nd row ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 24 Oct 2025 74,806 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))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides close to limit allowed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2nd row ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Nov 2024 66,953 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 59,020 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 58,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 48,424 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 42,370 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 38,291 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 29 Aug 2019 35,130 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 35,130 miles

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

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 31,340 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 24,877 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2016 18,741 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2016 15,822 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 11,573 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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542 JON is a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva in White with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 542 JON, 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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542 JON is a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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