2014 Renault Captur — MOT failures & pass rate
114,756 MOT tests on the 2014 Renault Captur are in this dataset, and 79.0% of them passed. That is 2.3 percentage points worse than small SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 18.6%. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
Suspension dominates the failure mix at 10.4% of all tests — 4.6 points clear of lighting & signalling, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are ball joint, joints and tread depth — ball joint alone was recorded 6,135 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 26.7% versus 11.6%.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 4.3pp more often than petrol ones (22.4% vs 18.1%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 29.2% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 17.1% of tests failed in 2021 against 24.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 10.4% | 11,893 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 5.7% | 6,576 |
| 3 | Tyres | 5.5% | 6,318 |
| 4 | Brakes | 5.3% | 6,135 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.1% | 5,913 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.4% | 3,895 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ball joint | 6,135 |
| 2 | Joints | 6,100 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 4,116 |
| 4 | Coil spring | 3,014 |
| 5 | Linkage ball joints | 2,832 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 2,814 |
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 | 29.2% | 33,466 |
| 2 | Brakes | 18.1% | 20,760 |
| 3 | Suspension | 13.3% | 15,232 |
| 4 | Other defects | 8.6% | 9,832 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 5.7% | 6,511 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.0% | 3,448 |
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 | 6,787 | 11.6% |
| 30-60k | 46,124 | 17.7% |
| 60-90k | 43,451 | 23.0% |
| 90-120k | 14,549 | 27.5% |
| 120-150k | 3,153 | 30.4% |
| 150k+ | 659 | 26.7% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 76,050 | 22.4% |
| Petrol | 38,706 | 18.1% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 22,225 | 17.1% |
| 2022 | 22,870 | 19.5% |
| 2023 | 23,031 | 20.9% |
| 2024 | 23,345 | 23.1% |
| 2025 | 23,285 | 24.2% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Captur
On a 2014 Captur, suspension is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 10.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Suspension (10.4% 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 (5.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (5.5% 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 2014 Renault Capturs pass their MOT?
79.0% of the 114,756 2014 Renault Captur MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 21.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Renault Captur?
Suspension, recorded in 10.4% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (5.7%).
Does the 2014 Captur get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.6% in the 0-30k band to 26.7% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 114,756 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.