Chevrolet Captiva MOT Results

Registered in 2011

52.2% pass rate

from 1,426 tests in 2021

(50% worse than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Chevrolet Captiva is unusually good or bad.

22% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 7.9% fail on Stop lamp (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 6.9% fail on Headlamps (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 6.9% fail on Headlamp (180% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 4.8% fail on Direction indicators (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 4.8% fail on Flashing type (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
    - 3.9% fail on Side repeaters (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    - 0.98% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.91% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 2.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (77% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.56% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.56% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.56% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.56% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.42% fail on Battery(ies) (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.070% fail on Trailer electrical socket
  - 0.070% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.42% fail on Reversing lamps
  - 0.42% fail on Reversing lamps
- 0.14% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (7 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.14% fail on Main beam tell-tale (30 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.070% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
- 0.070% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.070% fail on Position lamp
- 0.070% fail on Rear reflectors
19% fail on Suspension (71% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 9.7% fail on Suspension arms (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 6.2% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 3.4% fail on Ball joint (89% worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.21% fail on Suspension arm
- 7.1% fail on Springs (53% worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 7.1% fail on Coil springs (53% worse than other 2011 cars)
    - 7.1% fail on Coil spring (53% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 5.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 2.4% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (24 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 1.1% fail on Linkage (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.77% fail on Linkage ball joints
  - 0.35% fail on Pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.35% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.28% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (32 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.21% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.21% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (73% better than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.070% fail on Anti-roll bar
- 0.63% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.63% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.28% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.14% fail on Ball joint
- 0.070% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.070% fail on Macpherson strut
- 0.070% fail on Suspension rods
  - 0.070% fail on Pins and bushes
15% fail on Brakes (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 6.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 4.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (100% worse than other 2011 cars)
    - 4.2% fail on Brake pads (100% worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 2.1% fail on Brake discs and drums (100% worse than other 2011 cars)
    - 2.1% fail on Brake discs (100% worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.21% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
    - 0.21% fail on Cable
- 5.4% fail on Brake performance (69% worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 3.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
    - 2.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
    - 0.70% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (9 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 2.4% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    - 2.1% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      - 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      - 0.14% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    - 0.21% fail on Decelerometer (28 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      - 0.070% fail on Parking brake performance
      - 0.070% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      - 0.070% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    - 0.070% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.070% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
  - 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.98% fail on Rbt
      - 0.98% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.070% fail on Decelerometer
      - 0.070% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.35% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.21% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.21% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.14% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (11 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.21% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 3.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 3.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system (8 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 1.1% fail on Electronic stability control (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 2.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.56% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.49% fail on Lever
  - 0.070% fail on Electronic parking brake
- 0.28% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.28% fail on Hand lever
- 0.14% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.14% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.070% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.070% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.070% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
8.2% fail on Tyres (39% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 4.8% fail on Tread depth (49% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 3.5% fail on Condition
- 0.14% fail on Size/type
7.3% fail on Visibility (52% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 4.8% fail on Wipers (100% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 2.5% fail on Washers
- 0.21% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.21% fail on Windscreen
- 0.070% fail on Bonnet
- 0.070% fail on View to rear
  - 0.070% fail on Mirrors
6.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (99% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 3.9% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 3.6% fail on Drive shafts (200% worse than other 2011 cars)
    - 3.2% fail on Joints (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
    - 0.35% fail on Drive shaft (28 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    - 0.14% fail on Bearing housing (110 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.28% fail on Prop shafts (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    - 0.21% fail on Joints (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    - 0.070% fail on Flexible couplings
- 2.2% fail on Exhaust system (71% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.070% fail on Tank
  - 0.070% fail on Hose
- 0.14% fail on Engine mounting
  - 0.14% fail on Engine mounting condition (7 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.070% fail on Body
  - 0.070% fail on Other body component
- 0.070% fail on Boot lid
  - 0.070% fail on Other boot lid component
- 0.070% fail on Cabs
  - 0.070% fail on Cab condition
5.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 5.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (120% worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 4.1% fail on Compression ignition (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    - 2.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    - 0.91% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    - 0.49% fail on Emissions not tested (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    - 0.21% fail on Emission control equipment (17 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      - 0.14% fail on Particulate filter (22 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      - 0.070% fail on Other emission control equipment
    - 0.21% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (7 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 1.1% fail on Spark ignition
    - 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.63% fail on Fluid leaks (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.49% fail on Engine oil leaks (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.070% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  - 0.070% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
3.3% fail on Steering (76% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 1.9% fail on Track rod end
  - 0.14% fail on Locking devices (9 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.070% fail on Ball joint
- 0.77% fail on Steering gear (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.70% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.070% fail on Steering box
- 0.49% fail on Power steering (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.35% fail on Pipes and hoses (28 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.14% fail on Operation
  - 0.070% fail on Other components
3.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 2.3% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.56% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.56% fail on Condition
- 0.14% fail on Airbags (11 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.070% fail on Drivers airbag
  - 0.070% fail on Passengers airbag
0.42% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.42% fail on Registration plates
0.21% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.21% fail on Attachment
0.070% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
- 0.070% fail on Speedometer

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.