2020 Renault Captur Iconic — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,709 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Renault Captur Iconic, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, suspension and visibility. Its pass rate of 89.7% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.6% | 151 |
| 2 | Suspension | 2.6% | 71 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.1% | 58 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.8% | 49 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 0.9% | 23 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.8% | 21 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pins and bushes | 79 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 63 |
| 3 | Wipers | 49 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 33 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 25 |
| 6 | Washers | 16 |
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 | 25.8% | 699 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.1% | 274 |
| 3 | Suspension | 8.6% | 234 |
| 4 | Other defects | 5.5% | 150 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.0% | 53 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.3% | 9 |
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 | 1,445 | 8.6% |
| 30-60k | 1,119 | 12.3% |
| 60-90k | 126 | 12.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 902 | 9.5% |
| 2024 | 887 | 9.9% |
| 2025 | 915 | 11.6% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Captur Iconic
Before buying a 2020 Renault Captur Iconic, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.6% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (5.6% 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.
- Suspension (2.6% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Visibility (2.1% 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.
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 Iconics pass their MOT?
89.7% of the 2,709 2020 Renault Captur Iconic MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Renault Captur Iconic?
Tyres, recorded in 5.6% of tests, followed by suspension (2.6%).
Does the 2020 Captur Iconic get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.6% in the 0-30k band to 12.7% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,709 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.