RENAULT CAPTUR MOT pass rate
82.8% of 219,623 RENAULT CAPTUR MOT tests pass.
The CAPTUR passes its MOT 82.8% of the time — well above the average across all RENAULT models, which sits at 69.5%.
The RENAULT CAPTUR has a pass rate of 82.8%, a little higher than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the RENAULT CAPTUR tested at 0–3 years pass 94.3% of the time, compared with just 66.7% at 10–15 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 94.3% | 11,863 | 19,962 miles |
| 3–6 years | 89.9% | 73,478 | 31,286 miles |
| 6–10 years | 79.6% | 116,654 | 55,094 miles |
| 10–15 years | 66.7% | 17,628 | 75,638 miles |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the RENAULT CAPTUR
The most common reason the RENAULT CAPTUR fails its MOT is suspension — present in 38.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Ball joint excessively worn".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 38.3% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Tyres | 28.9% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Brakes | 28.5% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 26.8% | Not working |
| Visibility | 16.1% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Body, chassis, structure | 7.3% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.8% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Steering | 1.7% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.0% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 0.7% | Fixing missing |
Related RENAULT models
- RENAULT CLIO — 64.7% pass rate
- RENAULT TRAFIC — 66.6% pass rate
- RENAULT MEGANE — 63.5% pass rate
- RENAULT KADJAR — 83.4% pass rate
- RENAULT KANGOO — 62.7% pass rate
- RENAULT SCENIC — 62.7% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the RENAULT CAPTUR?
- 82.8% of RENAULT CAPTUR MOT tests pass, based on 219,623 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the RENAULT CAPTUR?
- The most common reason the RENAULT CAPTUR fails its MOT is suspension — present in 38.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Ball joint excessively worn".
- Does this show the RENAULT CAPTUR'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 RENAULT service history guide for how to check and keep one.