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2013 Chevrolet Captiva MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Captiva models manufactured in 2013, based on 8,484 real MOT test results.

65.1%
Pass Rate
34.9%
Fail Rate
8,484
Total Tests
68,010
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

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2013 Chevrolet Captiva MOT Analysis

The 2013 Chevrolet Captiva has an MOT pass rate of 65.1% based on 8,484 tests — slightly above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 68,010 miles on the odometer. With a 34.9% failure rate, the 2013 Captiva is rated as "Good" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2013 Chevrolet Captiva is Brakes, responsible for 6.8% of failures. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs range from £150–400. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the second most common issue at 5.8%. Suspension follows at 5.7%.

Top failures specific to 2013 models only. The overall Captiva page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Brakes6.8%576
2Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment5.8%488
3Suspension5.7%485
4Tyres5.1%432
5Noise, Emissions And Leaks2.4%201
6Visibility1.2%100
7Body, Chassis, Structure1.1%96
8Non-component Advisories0.9%79
9Steering0.4%38
10Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems0.3%27
11Identification Of The Vehicle0.2%21
12Road Wheels0.1%7

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 68,010 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Brakes1.00% per 10K miLamps & Electrical0.85% per 10K miSuspension0.84% per 10K miTyres0.75% per 10K miNoise, emissions and leaks0.35% per 10K miVisibility0.17% per 10K miBody & Structure0.17% per 10K miNon-component advisories0.14% per 10K miSteering0.07% per 10K miSeat Belts0.05% per 10K miIdentification of the vehicle0.04% per 10K miWheels0.01% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Brakes1.006.8%576
Lamps & Electrical0.855.8%488
Suspension0.845.7%485
Tyres0.755.1%432
Noise, emissions and leaks0.352.4%201
Visibility0.171.2%100
Body & Structure0.171.1%96
Non-component advisories0.140.9%79
Steering0.070.4%38
Seat Belts0.050.3%27
Identification of the vehicle0.040.2%21
Wheels0.010.1%7

Mileage Statistics

68,010
Mean
34,115
Median
29,064
25th Percentile
54,010
75th Percentile
5.13% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2013 Chevrolet Captiva has an MOT pass rate of 65.1% based on 8,484 tests — slightly above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 68,010 miles on the odometer. With a 34.9% failure rate, the 2013 Captiva is rated as "Good" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2013 Chevrolet Captiva, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to brakes: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm). At 68,010 average miles, these vehicles are in the mid-range where component wear starts to become a factor.

Brakes — 6.8% of failures

Brakes issues account for 6.8% of MOT failures on 2013 Chevrolet Captiva models. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 5.8% of failures

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 5.8% of MOT failures on 2013 Chevrolet Captiva models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Suspension — 5.7% of failures

Suspension issues account for 5.7% of MOT failures on 2013 Chevrolet Captiva models. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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