2014 Chevrolet Captiva 2.2L Diesel · T99 PRD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of structural corrosion and mechanical neglect. While it passed its latest test in July 2025 at 85,538 miles, this followed a failure just one day prior due to significant defects. The presence of a fractured front coil spring and a parking brake efficiency of under 50 percent indicates that the previous owner only addressed critical safety faults when they reached the point of MOT failure, rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is relatively consistent for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,100 miles per year. Between October 2023 at 75,603 miles and July 2025 at 85,538 miles, the car covered roughly 10,000 miles. This low annual usage often correlates with the observed environmental oxidation seen on the sub-frame and struts, as periods of standing can accelerate rust despite the benefits of low mileage. The record shows no gaps that mask the progressive nature of the chassis rust. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear sub-frame and front Macpherson struts. These components have been flagged for corrosion in every test since 2024, and while the tester deemed them not seriously weakened currently, the persistent nature of the rust suggests the structural integrity may degrade rapidly. The buyer should also verify the effectiveness of the parking brake, which recently failed significantly, and check for the source of the recurring oil leak that has been a recorded feature for at least two years.