2017 Renault Captur — MOT failures & pass rate
109,002 MOT tests on the 2017 Renault Captur are in this dataset, and 88.4% of them passed. That is effectively the same as small SUVs of a similar age (11.9% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.6%) and lighting & signalling (3.9%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, tread depth and headlamp aim — wipers alone was recorded 3,108 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 6.8% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 28.1% once past 150k — 4.1× the risk.
The petrol cars hold up better: 10.8% fail against 12.6% for diesel, a 1.8-point gap across 109,002 tests.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 26.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 7.8% of tests failed in 2021 against 15.6% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.6% | 5,004 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 3.9% | 4,199 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.5% | 3,814 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.5% | 3,792 |
| 5 | Suspension | 3.2% | 3,464 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 528 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 3,108 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 2,757 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 2,246 |
| 4 | Ball joint | 1,924 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 1,609 |
| 6 | Washers | 1,496 |
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 | 26.6% | 28,979 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.3% | 15,623 |
| 3 | Other defects | 7.1% | 7,748 |
| 4 | Suspension | 3.9% | 4,250 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 2.9% | 3,147 |
| 6 | Visibility | 2.1% | 2,279 |
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 | 38,560 | 6.8% |
| 30-60k | 53,380 | 12.5% |
| 60-90k | 14,332 | 19.2% |
| 90-120k | 2,192 | 22.4% |
| 120-150k | 328 | 25.9% |
| 150k+ | 82 | 28.1% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 58,899 | 10.8% |
| Diesel | 50,103 | 12.6% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 21,121 | 7.8% |
| 2022 | 21,406 | 9.5% |
| 2023 | 21,734 | 11.4% |
| 2024 | 22,048 | 13.5% |
| 2025 | 22,693 | 15.6% |
What to check before buying a 2017 Captur
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 4.6% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (4.6% 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 (3.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (3.5% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
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 2017 Renault Capturs pass their MOT?
88.4% of the 109,002 2017 Renault Captur MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2017 Renault Captur?
Tyres, recorded in 4.6% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (3.9%).
Does the 2017 Captur get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.8% in the 0-30k band to 28.1% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 109,002 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.