CHEVROLET CAPTIVA MOT pass rate
61.4% of 9,297 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA MOT tests pass.
At 61.4%, The CAPTIVA passes slightly less often than the average across all CHEVROLET models (63.4%).
The CHEVROLET CAPTIVA passes 61.4% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Unusually, pass rate is higher for older examples: 53.5% at 6–10 years compared with 57.7% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | 53.5% | 71 | 80,085 miles |
| 10–15 years | 62.2% | 7,698 | 100,504 miles |
| 15+ years | 57.7% | 1,528 | 116,174 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the CHEVROLET CAPTIVA
The most common reason the CHEVROLET CAPTIVA fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 70.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 70.3% | Not working |
| Suspension | 53.8% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Brakes | 53.6% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Body, chassis, structure | 25.6% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Tyres | 24.9% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 17.3% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 16.1% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Steering | 8.8% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 5.9% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.1% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related CHEVROLET models
- CHEVROLET SPARK — 64.9% pass rate
- CHEVROLET MATIZ — 56.7% pass rate
- CHEVROLET AVEO — 56.7% pass rate
- CHEVROLET CRUZE — 69.5% pass rate
- CHEVROLET ORLANDO — 70.1% pass rate
- CHEVROLET KALOS — 54.0% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the CHEVROLET CAPTIVA?
- 61.4% of CHEVROLET CAPTIVA MOT tests pass, based on 9,297 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the CHEVROLET CAPTIVA?
- The most common reason the CHEVROLET CAPTIVA fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 70.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the CHEVROLET CAPTIVA's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the CHEVROLET service history guide for how to check and keep one.