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BF08 MZU

2008 Chevrolet Captiva

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,671 mi
Last recorded121,671 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Captiva74,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 MZU
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 121,671 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 116,552 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 116,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 113,346 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 110,598 miles

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

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))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 109,976 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 107,621 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 107,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 107,470 miles

Rear Exost corodit

Fail 20 Mar 2018 107,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exost corodit

Pass 14 Mar 2017 106,906 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 97,332 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 88,721 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 80,683 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

emmisions to clean to register

nearside front tyre has deep no ply cords exposed

nearside wiper smearing slightly

Pass 2 May 2013 70,793 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)

Fail 2 May 2013 70,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 58,222 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front no plate poor condition

oil around steering rack

Pass 10 Feb 2011 48,215 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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BF08 MZU is a 2008 Chevrolet Captiva in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MZU, 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 MZU is a 2008 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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