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2012 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA
General Information
- Registration SW61LWY
- Manufacturer CHEVROLET
- Model CAPTIVA
- Year 2012
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2000cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 13 Jun 2026
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 104,632 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear fuel tank heat shield deteriorated
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
6 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 94,902 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- heat shield deteriorated at tank
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
25 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 94,901 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- fuel tank heat shield corroded/deteriorated
6 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 86,122 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 86,122 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 77,507 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- general corrosion on underside of vehice.
5 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 71,012 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all. (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
28 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 65,676 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front tyres worn on edges
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
27 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 65,663 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front tyres worn on edges
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Suspension arm 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))
7 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 61,737 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2021 13 Jun 202618 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 57,111 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2020 13 Jun 202624 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 51,487 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2019 13 Jun 202613 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 45,488 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
12 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 45,488 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Oil leak ()
20 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 35,762 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
27 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 27,139 MI
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SW61LWY was registered on 2012-01-30
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