2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Renault Captur MOT pass rate and common faults

19,644 MOT tests in 2024. 84.3% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time84.3%
Failed or needed repairs15.7%
Typical mileage at test30,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 19,644 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    378 marked dangerous
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.2%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    347 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    172 marked dangerous
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding0.7%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.7%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.3%
  2. Tyres4.3%
  3. Brakes4.2%
  4. Lights & electrics4.1%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.6%
  6. Suspension1.5%
  7. Body & chassis0.2%
  8. Wheels0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.5%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.5%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2019 Renault Captur?

In 2024, 84.3% of 2019 Renault Captur cars passed their MOT first time, across 19,644 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Renault Captur?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2019 Renault Captur reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).