Chevrolet Captiva MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Chevrolet Captiva. Check any Captiva by registration number below.

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66.1%

Avg Pass Rate

-14.4%

vs Chevrolet Avg

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Chevrolet Captiva — MOT Reliability Overview

The Chevrolet Captiva has an average MOT pass rate of 66.1%, which is 14.4 percentage points below the Chevrolet brand average of 80.4%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Captiva on the road.

The most common reasons a Chevrolet Captiva fails its MOT are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led. If you are preparing your Captiva for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Chevrolet Captiva, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Chevrolet Captiva performs at MOT across different model years.

2014

Based on 438 vehicles

71.7%Average

Chevrolet average: 80.4%

Dangerous Defects

7.3%

Retest Rate

28.5%

Mileage at 10yr

141k mi

2013

Based on 2,640 vehicles

67.3%Average

Chevrolet average: 80.4%

Dangerous Defects

9.0%

Retest Rate

30.6%

Mileage at 10yr

137k mi

2012

Based on 2,481 vehicles

66.3%Average

Chevrolet average: 80.4%

Dangerous Defects

10.0%

Retest Rate

28.0%

Mileage at 10yr

141k mi

2011

Based on 2,874 vehicles

59.7%Below Average

Chevrolet average: 80.4%

Dangerous Defects

11.2%

Retest Rate

35.3%

2010

Based on 4,156 vehicles

57.2%Below Average

Chevrolet average: 80.4%

Dangerous Defects

11.5%

Retest Rate

36.3%

2009

Based on 1,759 vehicles

57.8%Below Average

Chevrolet average: 80.4%

Dangerous Defects

10.5%

Retest Rate

34.8%

2008

Based on 1,640 vehicles

57.0%Below Average

Chevrolet average: 80.4%

Dangerous Defects

11.8%

Retest Rate

32.4%

2007

Based on 511 vehicles

62.0%Below Average

Chevrolet average: 80.4%

Dangerous Defects

7.2%

Retest Rate

31.1%

2006

Based on 631 vehicles

92.1%Excellent

Chevrolet average: 80.4%

Mileage at 5yr

93k mi

Mileage at 10yr

146k mi

0

Based on 9,674 vehicles

69.7%Average

Chevrolet average: 80.4%

Mileage at 5yr

100k mi

Top MOT Failures — Chevrolet Captiva

The most common reasons a Chevrolet Captiva fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

4.1%

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

3.9%

A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED

3.9%

Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

3.8%

A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened

3.3%

Chevrolet Captiva Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

7.3%

Front Offside

7.1%

Offside

3.7%

Other Chevrolet Models

Compare MOT reliability across Chevrolet models.

Chevrolet Pick-up

69.2% pass rate

Chevrolet Corvette

89.7% pass rate

Chevrolet Camaro

95.9% pass rate

Chevrolet Astro

57.8% pass rate

Chevrolet Pick Up

85.5% pass rate

Chevrolet Motorhome

76.7% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Chevrolet Captiva

Chevrolet Captiva — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Chevrolet Captiva MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Chevrolet Captiva?

The average MOT pass rate for the Chevrolet Captiva is 66.1% compared to the Chevrolet average of 80.4%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Chevrolet Captiva?

The most common MOT failures on the Chevrolet Captiva are: A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.1%), A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (3.9%), A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED (3.9%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Chevrolet Captiva reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 66.1%, the Chevrolet Captiva is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.

How do I check the MOT history of a Chevrolet Captiva?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Chevrolet Captiva?

Typical mileage for the Chevrolet Captiva: 140,629 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Captiva to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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