2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Chevrolet Captiva MOT pass rate and common faults

972 MOT tests in 2024. 57.8% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

87Well below average
Passed first time57.8%
Failed or needed repairs42.2%
Typical mileage at test90,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 972 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.8%
    93 marked dangerous
  2. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam5.3%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.8%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.6%
    51 marked dangerous
  5. Side repeaters: not working3.2%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.0%
  7. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side2.7%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.6%
    38 marked dangerous
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6%
  10. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics28.9%
  2. Brakes20.3%
  3. Suspension15.2%
  4. Tyres11.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.8%
  7. Body & chassis5.2%
  8. Steering2.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine25.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick15.4%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.9%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.4%

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: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 2013 Chevrolet Captiva?

In 2024, 57.8% of 2013 Chevrolet Captiva cars passed their MOT first time, across 972 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Chevrolet Captiva?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; headlamp: not working on dipped beam; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Chevrolet Captiva reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 87, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).