2022 Renault Captur — MOT failures & pass rate
9,821 MOT tests on the 2022 Renault Captur are in this dataset, and 93.8% of them passed. That is effectively the same as small SUVs of a similar age (6.6% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and seat belts & restraints.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (3.7%) and visibility (1.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, headlamp aim and wipers — tread depth alone was recorded 142 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 5.4% in the 0-30k band and 14.3% in the 60-90k band, a 8.8-point spread — more than double.
Fuel type barely separates them — hybrid fails 6.0% of the time against 6.3% for petrol.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 22.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.7% | 363 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.5% | 144 |
| 3 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.1% | 110 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.1% | 109 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.9% | 84 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.2% | 22 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 142 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 134 |
| 3 | Wipers | 118 |
| 4 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 86 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 42 |
| 6 | Washers | 41 |
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 | 22.4% | 2,201 |
| 2 | Other defects | 6.6% | 643 |
| 3 | Brakes | 5.1% | 500 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.7% | 164 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.5% | 48 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 38 |
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 | 8,015 | 5.4% |
| 30-60k | 1,758 | 9.6% |
| 60-90k | 42 | 14.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 7,034 | 6.3% |
| Hybrid | 2,779 | 6.0% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 411 | 4.9% |
| 2025 | 9,399 | 6.3% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Captur
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 3.7% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (3.7% 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 (1.5% 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.
- Seat belts & restraints (1.1% of tests): Belt damage or faulty pretensioners — usually straightforward but safety-critical. Typical repair: £50–£300.
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 2022 Renault Capturs pass their MOT?
93.8% of the 9,821 2022 Renault Captur MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Renault Captur?
Tyres, recorded in 3.7% of tests, followed by visibility (1.5%).
Does the 2022 Captur get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.4% in the 0-30k band to 14.3% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 9,821 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.