2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Chevrolet Captiva MOT pass rate and common faults

168 MOT tests in 2024. 62.5% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time62.5%
Failed or needed repairs37.5%
Typical mileage at test86,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 168 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.0%
  2. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam5.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.8%
    9 marked dangerous
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.8%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.8%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.8%
    10 marked dangerous
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.0%
  8. Headlamp: not working on main beam3.0%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.8%
    5 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics25.6%
  2. Suspension16.1%
  3. Brakes11.9%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.9%
  5. Tyres8.3%
  6. Steering2.4%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.4%
  8. Number plates & VIN1.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm26.8%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine24.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.5%

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 2014 Chevrolet Captiva?

In 2024, 62.5% of 2014 Chevrolet Captiva cars passed their MOT first time, across 168 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Chevrolet Captiva?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; headlamp: not working on dipped beam; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 Chevrolet Captiva reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).