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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.

Pass rate by vehicle age band0–3 yearsn/a3–6 yearsn/a6–10 years53.5%10–15 years62.2%15+ years57.7%
CHEVROLET CAPTIVA pass rate and average mileage by vehicle age band
Vehicle agePass rateTestsAverage mileage
0–3 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
3–6 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
6–10 years53.5%7180,085 miles
10–15 years62.2%7,698100,504 miles
15+ years57.7%1,528116,174 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".

Top MOT failure categories for the CHEVROLET CAPTIVA
CategoryShare of failed testsExample
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment70.3%Not working
Suspension53.8%Pin or bush excessively worn
Brakes53.6%Less than 1.5 mm thick
Body, chassis, structure25.6%Has a major leak of exhaust gases
Tyres24.9%Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Visibility17.3%Does not clear the windscreen effectively
Noise, emissions and leaks16.1%Inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Steering8.8%Ball joint has excessive play
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems5.9%Warning lamp indicates a fault
Identification of the vehicle2.1%Does not conform to the specified requirements

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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.