Chevrolet Captiva
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 8 years from 12,490 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
71%
Total Tests
12,490
Best Year
2013 (75%)
Years Covered
8
About the Chevrolet Captiva
The Chevrolet Captiva has been tested 12,490 times in 2026 MOT data across 8 model years (2007 to 2014), with an average pass rate of 71%. That's 11 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2013 model is the most reliable with a 75% pass rate from 2,082 tests. The 2008 model has the lowest at 65%. The 10 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
Newer CHEVROLET CAPTIVAs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 5 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2007) averages 119,827 miles, while the newest (2014) averages 87,974 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Chevrolet brand average of 76%, the Captiva is 5 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Chevrolet models.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Chevrolet Captiva by Year
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