2013 Renault Captur — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2013 Renault Captur passed 74.2% of its 38,490 recorded MOT tests. Small SUVs of a similar age fail 20.7% of the time, so this is 5.2pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: suspension, recorded in 17.2% of tests against 6.6% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are coil spring, ball joint and tread depth — coil spring alone was recorded 4,655 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 31.3% versus 15.2%.
The petrol cars hold up better: 23.6% fail against 28.2% for diesel, a 4.7-point gap across 38,490 tests.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 30.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 21.4% of tests failed in 2021 against 29.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 17.2% | 6,636 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 6.6% | 2,556 |
| 3 | Tyres | 5.9% | 2,256 |
| 4 | Brakes | 5.3% | 2,045 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.2% | 1,616 |
| 6 | Visibility | 4.1% | 1,573 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coil spring | 4,655 |
| 2 | Ball joint | 2,703 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 1,512 |
| 4 | Joints | 1,409 |
| 5 | Washers | 1,110 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 1,004 |
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 | 30.4% | 11,688 |
| 2 | Brakes | 18.3% | 7,058 |
| 3 | Suspension | 13.4% | 5,173 |
| 4 | Other defects | 9.1% | 3,519 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 6.3% | 2,445 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.0% | 1,175 |
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 | 1,187 | 15.2% |
| 30-60k | 12,485 | 21.4% |
| 60-90k | 16,268 | 27.4% |
| 90-120k | 6,573 | 30.5% |
| 120-150k | 1,563 | 31.5% |
| 150k+ | 402 | 31.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 19,985 | 23.6% |
| Diesel | 18,505 | 28.2% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,487 | 21.4% |
| 2022 | 7,668 | 23.8% |
| 2023 | 7,832 | 26.7% |
| 2024 | 7,806 | 27.9% |
| 2025 | 7,697 | 29.1% |
What to check before buying a 2013 Captur
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 17.2% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (17.2% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (6.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (5.9% 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.
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 2013 Renault Capturs pass their MOT?
74.2% of the 38,490 2013 Renault Captur MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 25.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Renault Captur?
Suspension, recorded in 17.2% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (6.6%).
Does the 2013 Captur get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 15.2% in the 0-30k band to 31.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 38,490 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.