2020 Renault Captur Iconic Tce Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 3,085 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Renault Captur Iconic Tce Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 92.8% was above the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 18.4% in the 60-90k group versus 5.3% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 2.6% | 80 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.3% | 71 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.7% | 53 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.4% | 44 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.4% | 43 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.8% | 25 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 68 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 58 |
| 3 | Pins and bushes | 55 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 30 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 19 |
| 6 | Washers | 9 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 22.6% | 697 |
| 2 | Brakes | 7.5% | 231 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.2% | 192 |
| 4 | Suspension | 5.5% | 168 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.0% | 61 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.4% | 12 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 2,244 | 5.3% |
| 30-60k | 796 | 11.9% |
| 60-90k | 38 | 18.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,032 | 6.4% |
| 2024 | 1,009 | 6.9% |
| 2025 | 1,029 | 8.4% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Captur Iconic Tce Auto
Before buying a 2020 Renault Captur Iconic Tce Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 2.6% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (2.6% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (2.3% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Lighting & signalling (1.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2020 Renault Captur Iconic Tce Autos pass their MOT?
92.8% of the 3,085 2020 Renault Captur Iconic Tce Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Renault Captur Iconic Tce Auto?
Tyres, recorded in 2.6% of tests, followed by visibility (2.3%).
Does the 2020 Captur Iconic Tce Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.3% in the 0-30k band to 18.4% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,085 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.