2019 Renault Captur — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2019 Renault Captur passed 90.5% of its 88,601 recorded MOT tests. That is effectively the same as small SUVs of a similar age (8.8% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (4.3%) and tyres (3.4%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and tread depth — wipers alone was recorded 3,581 times.
A 120-150k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 28.3% versus 6.3%.
The petrol cars hold up better: 8.6% fail against 11.8% for diesel, a 3.2-point gap across 88,601 tests.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 23.2% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 5.2% of tests failed in 2021 against 12.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 4.3% | 3,815 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.4% | 2,985 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 3.2% | 2,798 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.6% | 2,276 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.2% | 1,101 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.1% | 927 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 3,581 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 1,542 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 1,404 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 1,365 |
| 5 | Washers | 1,192 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 1,007 |
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 | 23.2% | 20,535 |
| 2 | Brakes | 12.4% | 11,003 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.3% | 5,630 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.0% | 1,750 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.4% | 1,215 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 1.2% | 1,084 |
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 | 51,430 | 6.3% |
| 30-60k | 32,780 | 13.0% |
| 60-90k | 4,013 | 18.9% |
| 90-120k | 309 | 23.3% |
| 120-150k | 46 | 28.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 65,106 | 8.6% |
| Diesel | 23,495 | 11.8% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 858 | 5.2% |
| 2022 | 21,587 | 6.0% |
| 2023 | 21,949 | 8.7% |
| 2024 | 21,716 | 10.5% |
| 2025 | 22,491 | 12.7% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Captur
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: visibility accounted for 4.3% of tests. Start there.
- Visibility (4.3% 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 (3.4% 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 (3.2% 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 2019 Renault Capturs pass their MOT?
90.5% of the 88,601 2019 Renault Captur MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Renault Captur?
Visibility, recorded in 4.3% of tests, followed by tyres (3.4%).
Does the 2019 Captur get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.3% in the 0-30k band to 28.3% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 88,601 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.