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BK08 VOF

2008 Chevrolet Captiva

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,175 mi
Last recorded103,175 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Captiva74,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 VOF
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 103,175 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 96,248 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak from gearbox oil cooler pipes

Fail 5 Sep 2018 96,245 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak from gearbox oil cooler pipes

Pass 15 Nov 2017 86,185 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 80,785 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 80,785 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges (4.1.E.1)

major oil leak on engine

major oil leak on gear box cooler pipes

Fail 15 Nov 2016 80,785 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

major oil leak on engine

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges (4.1.E.1)

major oil leak on gear box cooler pipes

Pass 20 Mar 2015 74,703 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES WEAR ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

slight corrosion to underbody components

Fail 9 Mar 2015 74,350 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

ALL FOUR TYRES WEAR ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES.

EXHAUST CORRODED BUT SERVICEABLE.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 62,602 miles

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

Oil leak

emission readings not taken (too clean to test)

rearmost row of seats obscured / folded away

Fail 17 Mar 2014 62,454 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

Oil leak

emission readings not taken (too clean to test)

rearmost row of seats obscured / folded away

Pass 29 Mar 2013 54,516 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 44,470 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 34,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 34,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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BK08 VOF is a 2008 Chevrolet Captiva in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 BK08 VOF, 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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BK08 VOF is a 2008 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 30 March 2008.

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