Chevrolet Captiva
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 8 model years from 12,490 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
71%
Total Tests
12,490
Highest Pass Rate
2013 (75%)
Years Covered
8
About the Chevrolet Captiva
The Chevrolet Captiva was MOT tested 12,490 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 8 model years (2007 to 2014), with an average pass rate of 71%. That's 11 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2013 model has the highest pass rate at 75% from 2,082 tests. The 2008 model has the lowest at 65%. The 10 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
Newer Chevrolet Captivas pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 5 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.
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, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Chevrolet Captiva by Year
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Questions about the Chevrolet Captiva
Is the Chevrolet Captiva reliable?
Across its 8 model years in our data (2007 to 2014), the Chevrolet Captiva averages a 71% MOT pass rate, from 12,490 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 11 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2013 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 75%.
Which year Chevrolet Captiva has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2013 Chevrolet Captiva has the highest MOT pass rate at 75%, while the 2008 model has the lowest at 65%, a 10 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Chevrolet Captivas more reliable?
Newer Chevrolet Captivas pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 5 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.
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