2015 Renault Captur — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2015 Renault Captur passed 81.0% of its 139,709 recorded MOT tests. That is 2.5 percentage points worse than small SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 16.5%. Failures cluster in suspension, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: suspension, recorded in 9.3% of tests against 5.6% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are ball joint, joints and tread depth — ball joint alone was recorded 8,053 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 9.5% in the 0-30k band and 28.9% in the 150k+ band, a 19.5-point spread — more than double.
The petrol cars hold up better: 15.9% fail against 20.5% for diesel, a 4.5-point gap across 139,709 tests.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 28.2% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 14.5% of tests failed in 2021 against 22.6% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 9.3% | 12,967 |
| 2 | Tyres | 5.6% | 7,872 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 5.1% | 7,058 |
| 4 | Brakes | 4.8% | 6,760 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.5% | 4,885 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.3% | 4,561 |
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 | 8,053 |
| 2 | Joints | 5,005 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 4,681 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 3,396 |
| 5 | Linkage ball joints | 3,203 |
| 6 | Service brake performance | 2,685 |
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 | 28.2% | 39,356 |
| 2 | Brakes | 17.4% | 24,371 |
| 3 | Suspension | 10.7% | 14,881 |
| 4 | Other defects | 7.8% | 10,935 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 4.9% | 6,868 |
| 6 | Visibility | 2.3% | 3,158 |
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 | 16,274 | 9.5% |
| 30-60k | 66,826 | 16.8% |
| 60-90k | 42,661 | 23.1% |
| 90-120k | 11,277 | 27.6% |
| 120-150k | 2,024 | 29.3% |
| 150k+ | 477 | 28.9% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 92,872 | 20.5% |
| Petrol | 46,837 | 15.9% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 26,863 | 14.5% |
| 2022 | 27,591 | 17.3% |
| 2023 | 28,016 | 18.9% |
| 2024 | 28,532 | 21.1% |
| 2025 | 28,707 | 22.6% |
What to check before buying a 2015 Captur
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 9.3% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (9.3% 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.
- 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.
- Lighting & signalling (5.1% 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 2015 Renault Capturs pass their MOT?
81.0% of the 139,709 2015 Renault Captur MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 18.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2015 Renault Captur?
Suspension, recorded in 9.3% of tests, followed by tyres (5.6%).
Does the 2015 Captur get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.5% in the 0-30k band to 28.9% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 139,709 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.