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BF08 MZT

2008 Chevrolet Captiva

Brown Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,932 mi
Last recorded116,932 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Captiva74,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 MZT
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 116,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 114,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 114,327 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 108,511 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 108,511 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2019 103,114 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

seatbelts 6&7 not tested

Pass 8 May 2018 98,762 miles

E.M.L on

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3rd row ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened weaping oil (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' cracked (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 May 2018 98,762 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

E.M.L on

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3rd row ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened weaping oil (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' cracked (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 92,139 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 ()

engine cover fitted

n/s/f tyre close to limit

under cover fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2015 83,047 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 68,254 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 53,297 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 53,297 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 39,374 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 25,217 miles

has chips to windscreen in bottom area. (none see through area)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 24,280 miles

both front tyre's very badly worn on inner edge's,nearside front has a very deep cut in its tread and also worn on outer edge's.

both rear tyre's starting to perrish.

Fail 24 Jun 2011 24,280 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyre's very badly worn on inner edge's,nearside front has a very deep cut in its tread and also worn on outer edge's.

both rear tyre's starting to perrish.

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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BF08 MZT is a 2008 Chevrolet Captiva in Brown with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2008 Chevrolet Captiva models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 74,554 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 BF08 MZT, 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 18 years old, this Chevrolet Captiva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF08 MZT is a 2008 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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