2012 Chevrolet Captiva · 3,575 MOT tests
2012 Chevrolet Captiva reliability
2012 Chevrolet Captivas fail 40.8% of first MOT tests, 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 6 Captiva years (3,575 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Chevrolet Captivas: 46.9%)
- 40.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Chevrolet Captivas: 46.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 17% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 89,171
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,575
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- 2013 cars: 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 7.2% of tests fail here (108% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 60% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics22.7%
- Brakes13%
- Suspension12.1%
- Tyres8.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.6%
- Body, chassis and structure3.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Dipped beam headlamp not working 5.93%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Stop lamp not working 4.45%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Side repeater not working 3.8%
A failed side repeater means other road users cannot see your intended direction change, which is dangerous and must be fixed.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.44%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.36%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.99%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (24.48%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.34%) · Brake pads wearing thin (11.27%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (10.66%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.82%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.87%)
Other years
Every Chevrolet Captiva year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva reliable?
2012 Chevrolet Captivas fail 40.8% of first MOT tests, 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 6 Captiva years (3,575 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva MOT?
Most often dipped beam headlamp not working (5.93% of tests), stop lamp not working (4.45% of tests), side repeater not working (3.8% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Chevrolet Captiva shows 89,171 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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