2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Chevrolet Captiva MOT pass rate and common faults

1,479 MOT tests in 2024. 45.9% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

77Well below average
Passed first time45.9%
Failed or needed repairs54.1%
Typical mileage at test109,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,479 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working7.5%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.8%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases6.7%
  4. Stop lamp: not working6.5%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.4%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.9%
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.7%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.4%
    135 marked dangerous
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction5.3%
  10. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.8%
    91 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics41.5%
  2. Brakes33.6%
  3. Suspension32.5%
  4. Body & chassis20.6%
  5. Tyres12.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)12.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks11.2%
  8. Steering8.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm24.7%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine20.4%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases14.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.5%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2010 Chevrolet Captiva?

In 2024, 45.9% of 2010 Chevrolet Captiva cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,479 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Chevrolet Captiva?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Chevrolet Captiva reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 77, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).