2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Chevrolet Captiva MOT pass rate and common faults

623 MOT tests in 2024. 48.1% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

82Well below average
Passed first time48.1%
Failed or needed repairs51.8%
Typical mileage at test111,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 623 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.9%
  2. Position lamp: not working7.4%
  3. Stop lamp: not working6.9%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction6.7%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases5.8%
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.6%
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.1%
  8. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault4.2%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.2%
    35 marked dangerous
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam4.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics43.7%
  2. Suspension32.4%
  3. Brakes31.1%
  4. Body & chassis14.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks14.0%
  6. Tyres12.5%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags6.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm24.9%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine23.0%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases18.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.1%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.5%

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: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. 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 2009 Chevrolet Captiva?

In 2024, 48.1% of 2009 Chevrolet Captiva cars passed their MOT first time, across 623 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Chevrolet Captiva?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; position lamp: not working; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Chevrolet Captiva reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 82, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).