2020 Renault Captur — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2020 Renault Captur passed 92.3% of its 43,222 recorded MOT tests. That is effectively the same as small SUVs of a similar age (7.9% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (3.2%) and visibility (2.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, pins and bushes and headlamp aim — wipers alone was recorded 1,001 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 5.7% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 14.3% once past 90-120k — 2.5× the risk.
The petrol cars hold up better: 7.5% fail against 9.5% for diesel, a 2.1-point gap across 42,551 tests.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 21.5% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 4.7% of tests failed in 2022 against 9.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.2% | 1,372 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.5% | 1,094 |
| 3 | Suspension | 1.7% | 723 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.6% | 690 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 1.5% | 660 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.5% | 221 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 1,001 |
| 2 | Pins and bushes | 761 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 698 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 620 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 486 |
| 6 | Washers | 270 |
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 | 21.5% | 9,308 |
| 2 | Brakes | 8.8% | 3,781 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.0% | 2,594 |
| 4 | Suspension | 5.5% | 2,377 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.0% | 858 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.3% | 147 |
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 | 28,798 | 5.7% |
| 30-60k | 13,312 | 11.4% |
| 60-90k | 1,028 | 14.4% |
| 90-120k | 70 | 14.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 38,757 | 7.5% |
| Diesel | 3,794 | 9.5% |
| Hybrid | 671 | 8.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 448 | 4.7% |
| 2023 | 14,462 | 6.8% |
| 2024 | 13,905 | 7.1% |
| 2025 | 14,383 | 9.1% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Captur
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 3.2% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (3.2% 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.
- Visibility (2.5% 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.
- Suspension (1.7% 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.
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 2020 Renault Capturs pass their MOT?
92.3% of the 43,222 2020 Renault Captur MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Renault Captur?
Tyres, recorded in 3.2% of tests, followed by visibility (2.5%).
Does the 2020 Captur get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.7% in the 0-30k band to 14.3% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 43,222 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.