2018 Renault Captur — MOT failures & pass rate
116,251 MOT tests on the 2018 Renault Captur are in this dataset, and 89.2% of them passed. Small SUVs of a similar age fail at 9.9%, so the 2018 Captur sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (4.2%) and tyres (4.2%) 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 brake pads — wipers alone was recorded 4,287 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 7.0% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 26.3% once past 150k — 3.7× the risk.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 1.6pp more often than petrol ones (11.8% vs 10.3%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 25.3% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 6.7% of tests failed in 2021 against 14.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 4.2% | 4,934 |
| 2 | Tyres | 4.2% | 4,820 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 3.5% | 4,126 |
| 4 | Brakes | 3.2% | 3,671 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.9% | 2,186 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.8% | 949 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 4,287 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 2,238 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 1,975 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 1,857 |
| 5 | Washers | 1,780 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 1,542 |
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 | 25.3% | 29,406 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.4% | 15,589 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.9% | 8,019 |
| 4 | Suspension | 2.4% | 2,786 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.0% | 2,288 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 1.8% | 2,084 |
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 | 55,605 | 7.0% |
| 30-60k | 50,079 | 13.0% |
| 60-90k | 9,330 | 19.4% |
| 90-120k | 1,081 | 23.1% |
| 120-150k | 111 | 22.5% |
| 150k+ | 38 | 26.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 80,825 | 10.3% |
| Diesel | 35,426 | 11.8% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 22,838 | 6.7% |
| 2022 | 23,149 | 9.1% |
| 2023 | 23,297 | 10.9% |
| 2024 | 23,189 | 12.6% |
| 2025 | 23,778 | 14.3% |
What to check before buying a 2018 Captur
On a 2018 Captur, visibility is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 4.2% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Visibility (4.2% 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.
- Tyres (4.2% 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 (3.5% 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 2018 Renault Capturs pass their MOT?
89.2% of the 116,251 2018 Renault Captur MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2018 Renault Captur?
Visibility, recorded in 4.2% of tests, followed by tyres (4.2%).
Does the 2018 Captur get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.0% in the 0-30k band to 26.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 116,251 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.