Chevrolet Captiva MOT Results

Registered in 2007
49.9% pass rate
from 423 tests in 2021
(21% worse than other 2007 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Chevrolet Captiva is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (47% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 8.3% fail on Stop lamp (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 6.1% fail on Headlamp
    • 5.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Direction indicators (96% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Flashing type (96% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.7% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.24% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.95% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.71% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.47% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.24% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.24% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.24% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.24% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.24% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.24% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 20% fail on Brakes (87% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 7.8% fail on Mechanical brake components (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 5.4% fail on Brake pads (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 2.1% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.47% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.24% fail on Cable
        • 0.24% fail on Lever
    • 7.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 2.8% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (17 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (44 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Parking brake performance (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt
          • 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.47% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.24% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.24% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.47% fail on Service brake performance (82% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Decelerometer (24 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.47% fail on Service brake performance (25 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.7% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Electronic stability control (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.7% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Hand lever (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Pedal
    • 1.2% fail on Parking brake control
      • 1.2% fail on Lever
    • 0.71% fail on Hydraulic systems (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Brake fluid (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 18% fail on Suspension
    • 7.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 5.7% fail on Pins and bushes (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.24% fail on Suspension arm
    • 6.4% fail on Springs
      • 6.4% fail on Coil springs
        • 6.4% fail on Coil spring
    • 5.9% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.4% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.47% fail on Linkage
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.95% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.95% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.24% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.24% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.24% fail on Suspension rod
    • 0.24% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.24% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.24% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint
  • 10% fail on Body, chassis, structure (52% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Exhaust system (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Transmission
      • 3.1% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.1% fail on Joints
      • 0.47% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.47% fail on Joints
    • 0.71% fail on Doors
      • 0.47% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.47% fail on Door condition
      • 0.47% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.47% fail on Door condition
    • 0.47% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.47% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.47% fail on Body
      • 0.47% fail on Other body component
    • 0.47% fail on Boot lid (14 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Boot lid condition (15 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Chassis
      • 0.24% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.24% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.24% fail on Pipe
  • 10% fail on Tyres (54% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Condition (97% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Tread depth
  • 9.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (55% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 8.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.4% fail on Compression ignition (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Emissions not tested (12 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.24% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.24% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.24% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 1.9% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.47% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.24% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.71% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.71% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 8.5% fail on Visibility
    • 6.1% fail on Wipers (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Washers
    • 0.47% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.24% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.24% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.24% fail on View to rear
      • 0.24% fail on Mirrors
  • 7.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.7% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Airbags
      • 0.24% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 2.8% fail on Steering
    • 2.4% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.4% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.24% fail on Power steering
      • 0.24% fail on Operation
    • 0.24% fail on Steering play
      • 0.24% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.71% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.71% fail on Attachment
  • 0.24% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.24% fail on Registration plates
Read the Honest John Review

  • Chevrolet Captiva (2007 - 2015)
    Well equipped as standard. Seats seven reasonably comfortably. Quiet when cruising. Decent diesel engine. Improved facelifted model from 2011.

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