2010 Chevrolet Captiva 2.0L Diesel · EJ10 WWC

The vehicle failed its most recent MOT on 2023-01-18 at 141,319 miles due to a fault in the anti-lock braking system and an insecure battery—both critical safety issues—though it passed again just two days later on 2023-01-20 at the same mileage, suggesting the battery was secured and the ABS warning lamp was either reset or the fault temporarily cleared. This indicates a recent but unresolved underlying electrical or sensor-related problem with the ABS, and the fact that the same mileage was recorded across both tests implies no significant driving occurred between them, raising questions about whether the underlying fault was genuinely rectified. The vehicle is 16 years old as of 2026-06-15 and has accumulated 141,319 miles, averaging approximately 8,832 miles per year, which is broadly consistent with typical annual usage. There is a notable gap of nearly two years between the 2022 and 2023 tests, with no intermediate records, and the last clean test before the recent failure was in January 2022 at 129,905 miles—meaning the car went over 11,400 miles without an MOT in that period. This lack of recent oversight coincides with the appearance of multiple new defects, including the ABS warning and battery insecurity, suggesting deferred maintenance may have contributed to the deterioration. A buyer should pay close attention to the brake system, particularly the front brake pipes which were flagged for corrosion in both 2019 and again implicitly in 2023, as well as the ABS sensors and wiring, given the repeated fault indication. The rear suspension components—specifically the anti-roll bar linkage bushes—showed wear in 2019 without excessive movement, but at this mileage they may now be nearing failure, especially if not replaced since. The rear brakes were also flagged for binding in 2023, though not explicitly recorded in the MOT notes, and the insecure battery points to potential corrosion or loose mounting at the battery tray, which could affect electrical grounding and starter performance. A thorough inspection of the underbody for rust, especially around the brake lines and suspension mounts, is strongly advised before purchase.