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Chevrolet Captiva MOT Results

Registered in 2009
49.7% pass rate
from 1,043 tests in 2021
(35% worse than other 2009 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Chevrolet Captiva is unusually good or bad.

  • 26% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (100% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 11% fail on Stop lamp (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 7.3% fail on Headlamps (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 7.3% fail on Headlamp (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Direction indicators (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Flashing type (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Individual direction indicators (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Side repeaters (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.096% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (85% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.29% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.96% fail on Electrical equipment (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Battery(ies) (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.096% fail on Horn
    • 0.77% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.77% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.77% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.29% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.29% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.19% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 19% fail on Suspension (30% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 9.8% fail on Suspension arms (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Pins and bushes (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Ball joint (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 6.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (55% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (17 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.67% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.58% fail on Pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.19% fail on Linkage
    • 5.6% fail on Springs
      • 5.6% fail on Coil springs
        • 5.6% fail on Coil spring
    • 1.4% fail on Wheel bearings (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.58% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.58% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.096% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.096% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.096% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 17% fail on Brakes (95% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 8.2% fail on Brake performance (76% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 6.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 4.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (26 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (36 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 3.4% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.38% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.096% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.38% fail on Decelerometer (33 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.29% fail on Parking brake performance (93 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.096% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.77% fail on Service brake performance (69% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Rbt (72% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.67% fail on Service brake performance (68% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.096% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.096% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.58% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.48% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.38% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.096% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.096% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.38% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (67% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Brake linings and pads (83% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Brake pads (84% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.096% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.096% fail on Lever
    • 3.5% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Anti-lock braking system (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Electronic stability control (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Parking brake control (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Hand lever (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Pedal
    • 0.48% fail on Hydraulic systems (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Brake fluid (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Exhaust system (200% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Transmission (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Drive shafts (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 4.6% fail on Joints (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.096% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.096% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.096% fail on Joints
    • 0.38% fail on Engine mounting (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Engine mounting condition (9 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Body
      • 0.19% fail on Other body component
    • 0.19% fail on Doors
      • 0.19% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.19% fail on Door condition
      • 0.096% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.096% fail on Door condition
    • 0.19% fail on Seats
      • 0.096% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.096% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.19% fail on Boot lid (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Boot lid condition (8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.096% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.096% fail on Pipe
    • 0.096% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.096% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.096% fail on Towbar
      • 0.096% fail on Other towbar components
  • 9.4% fail on Visibility (59% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Washers (61% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Wipers (64% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.096% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.096% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.096% fail on View to rear
      • 0.096% fail on Mirrors
  • 8.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (92% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 7.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (87% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 6.4% fail on Compression ignition (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 4.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.96% fail on Emissions not tested (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.096% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.096% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.096% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 1.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.29% fail on Catalyst emissions (79% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.096% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.96% fail on Fluid leaks (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Engine oil leaks (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Other leaks (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
  • 7.0% fail on Tyres
    • 3.8% fail on Condition
    • 3.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.19% fail on Size/type
  • 5.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Airbags (17 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Drivers airbag (19 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.19% fail on Condition
  • 4.4% fail on Steering (86% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Steering linkage components (91% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Track rod end (89% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.58% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.58% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.29% fail on Power steering
      • 0.19% fail on Pipes and hoses (8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Other components
    • 0.096% fail on Steering play
      • 0.096% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.48% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.48% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.38% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.38% fail on Attachment
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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