2020 Renault Captur Play Tce — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 509 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Renault Captur Play Tce, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, suspension and visibility. Its pass rate of 89.4% was below the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.7% | 24 |
| 2 | Suspension | 3.1% | 16 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.2% | 11 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.6% | 8 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 1.2% | 6 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.8% | 4 |
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 | 19 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 15 |
| 3 | Wipers | 12 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 7 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 6 |
| 6 | Catalyst emissions | 5 |
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 | 18.5% | 94 |
| 2 | Suspension | 10.4% | 53 |
| 3 | Brakes | 7.3% | 37 |
| 4 | Other defects | 5.3% | 27 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.8% | 9 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.6% | 3 |
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 | 348 | 9.2% |
| 30-60k | 151 | 13.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 174 | 12.1% |
| 2024 | 165 | 9.7% |
| 2025 | 169 | 10.1% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Captur Play Tce
Before buying a 2020 Renault Captur Play Tce, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.7% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (4.7% 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 (3.1% 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 (2.2% 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 Play Tces pass their MOT?
89.4% of the 509 2020 Renault Captur Play Tce MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Renault Captur Play Tce?
Tyres, recorded in 4.7% of tests, followed by suspension (3.1%).
Does the 2020 Captur Play Tce get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.2% in the 0-30k band to 13.9% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 509 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.