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Chevrolet Captiva reliability by build year

Coverage 2007-20151 named generationSUVDIESEL
At a glance

Chevrolet Captiva built around 2011: fails its MOT more often than average

Chevrolet Captivas built around 2011 fail their MOT more often than similar cars the same age. Look closely at the tyres on any car you view.

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Key figure

35% of MOT tests on Chevrolet Captivas built around 2011 ended in a fail (retests included), against 29% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Chevrolet Captivas built around 2011 involves the tyres.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Chevrolet Captiva's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Independent inspection

High priority

Have an independent specialist inspect the car before you commit.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Leaks

Worth checking

Inspect the leaks carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Drivetrain

Worth checking

Inspect the drivetrain carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Captiva's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

Captiva C100

C100 (2007-2015)

Not enough tests to rate
DIESEL

28.9% fail rate, built around 2014 (11 years old)

Likely between 25.6% and 32.5%

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 1 in 4 MOTs, 24.8%)

From 650 MOT tests at this ageView details →

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Chevrolet Captiva.

See every build year for the Chevrolet Captiva

By age

Chevrolet Captiva fail rate by age

This chart combines every Chevrolet Captiva ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
65028.9%
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
1,09230.7%
13 yearsbuilt around 2012
1,06431.8%
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
1,66834.9%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
1,14636.7%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
56036.6%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
35336.5%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 15 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 14-year-old Chevrolet Captivas

These issues come from 14-year-old Chevrolet Captivas, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelEnough data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    30.7%
    Advisory: 751Fail: 70 (9% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    28.6%
    Advisory: 583Fail: 231 (28% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Oil leak, but not excessive

    27.3%
    Advisory: 474Fail: 4 (1% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Minor

    Drive shaft joint cover badly deteriorated

    20.9%
    Advisory: 0Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Exhaust has a minor leak

    19.5%
    Advisory: 296Fail: 77 (21% of the times it was found)

Based on 1,668 MOT tests on 14-year-old Chevrolet Captivas, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 14-year-old Chevrolet Captivas notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelPlenty of data
  1. Brakes + Suspension41%
  2. Suspension + Tyres32%
  3. Brakes + Tyres31%
  4. Brakes + Lighting27%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 1,248 MOT tests on Chevrolet Captiva cars built around 2011 (14 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Chevrolet Captiva.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

DVSA's recall list has no recalls filed under the Chevrolet Captiva name. For the exact car, check with the maker or GOV.UK's recall checker.

Like-for-like

Other SUVs to compare

Other SUVs to compare

  1. 1

    Porsche Cayenne

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    15.3%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    6%
    Dangerous
    3.9%
    Still registered at 10 years
    84.8%

    Lower fail rate: 15.3%, against 34.9% for the Chevrolet Captiva, both built around 2011.

    1,258 MOT tests on cars built around 2011

  2. 2

    Audi Q7

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    18.7%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    6%
    Dangerous
    6.4%
    Still registered at 10 years
    90.6%

    Lower fail rate: 18.7%, against 34.9% for the Chevrolet Captiva, both built around 2011.

    2,037 MOT tests on cars built around 2011

  3. 3

    BMW X5

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    18.8%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    6.3%
    Dangerous
    5.3%
    Still registered at 10 years
    86.6%

    Lower fail rate: 18.8%, against 34.9% for the Chevrolet Captiva, both built around 2011.

    12 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    4,190 MOT tests on cars built around 2011

  4. 4

    Volkswagen Touareg

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    22.1%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    6.3%
    Dangerous
    4.9%
    Still registered at 10 years
    89.7%

    Lower fail rate: 22.1%, against 34.9% for the Chevrolet Captiva, both built around 2011.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    1,477 MOT tests on cars built around 2011

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2011 (14 years old), the Chevrolet Captiva across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably more often than typical for this age. This is based on 1,668 14-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Chevrolet Captiva ever sold: 6,533 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2011 (14 years old): 1,668 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.