2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Chevrolet Captiva MOT pass rate and common faults

884 MOT tests in 2024. 58.0% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time58.0%
Failed or needed repairs42.0%
Typical mileage at test94,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 884 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam8.1%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction5.0%
  3. Side repeaters: not working4.2%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.1%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.0%
    54 marked dangerous
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.8%
    62 marked dangerous
  7. Stop lamp: not working3.5%
  8. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.4%
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.8%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics35.0%
  2. Brakes23.2%
  3. Suspension14.9%
  4. Tyres10.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks10.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.9%
  7. Body & chassis5.3%
  8. Steering1.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine30.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.8%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak12.4%

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: headlamp: not working on dipped beam. 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 2012 Chevrolet Captiva?

In 2024, 58.0% of 2012 Chevrolet Captiva cars passed their MOT first time, across 884 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp: not working on dipped beam; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; side repeaters: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).