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BD12 BZV

2012 Chevrolet Captiva

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,837 mi
Last recorded124,837 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Captiva66,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 BZV
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 124,837 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 124,786 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shocks, upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced + Suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 124,784 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shocks, upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced + Suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 121,814 miles

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

Front Lower both sides/suspension arms/corroding

Lower sill covers fitted/not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one of two lights (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed edges/worn/fraying (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides/worn/corroding/edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower both sides/suspension arms/corroding

Pass 18 Nov 2022 116,842 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 116,783 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 113,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 111,325 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 104,147 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 104,141 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 92,278 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 92,273 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 74,588 miles

front inner brake pads look low

front lower arm bushes slightly perished

Fail 12 Mar 2019 74,588 miles

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

front inner brake pads look low

front lower arm bushes slightly perished

Pass 8 May 2018 65,909 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed both (5.2.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 May 2018 65,873 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed both (5.2.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2017 54,567 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 54,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 43,369 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 31,236 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 31,236 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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BD12 BZV is a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 BD12 BZV, 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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BD12 BZV is a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 11 June 2012.

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