At a Glance
The Chevrolet Captiva has 43 identified common problems across 1 generation, with the Captiva (2007-2015) being the most affected generation and suspension the most common problem category. Based on 119K MOT tests from DVSA data.
Problems are patterns in the DVSA data that occur significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average — confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read our DVSA MOT data methodology →
Below: generation-by-generation comparison of Chevrolet Captiva common problems, MOT failure types, and pass-rate data drawn from DVSA records. Click any generation to see fuel- and engine-specific fault patterns, mileage-banded repair guidance, and the most common MOT failures testers record.
MOT Tests & Failures by Generation
Chevrolet Captiva generations by MOT tests, failures, and identified problems from DVSA data
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Most Common Chevrolet Captiva MOT Failures
Every reason Chevrolet Captiva vehicles fail their MOT, ranked by frequency. Select an individual year to see only that year’s failures, or stay on ‘All time’ for the combined picture across our 20 years of DVSA data. Scroll inside the table for the full list.
| # | Failure | % of failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension joint or bush worn | 16.47% |
| 2 | Tyre tread depth below limit | 10.86% |
| 3 | Brake pads or linings worn | 10.80% |
| 4 | Number plate lamp not working | 8.29% |
| 5 | Front lamp not working | 4.26% |
| 6 | Shock absorber worn or leaking | 3.34% |
| 7 | Track rod end worn | 3.34% |
| 8 | Rigid brake pipe corroded or damaged | 3.14% |
| 9 | Brake performance below minimum | 2.79% |
| 10 | Brake disc or drum worn | 2.76% |
| 11 | Driveshaft fault | 2.48% |
| 12 | Coil spring broken or corroded | 2.44% |
| 13 | Tyre condition | 2.37% |
| 14 | Wiper blades deteriorated | 2.25% |
| 15 | Stop lamp not working | 1.85% |
| 16 | Exhaust system fault | 1.48% |
| 17 | Windscreen damage affecting view | 1.47% |
| 18 | Ball joint dust cover split | 1.36% |
| 19 | Parking brake performance below minimum | 1.32% |
| 20 | Headlamp aim defect | 1.20% |
| 21 | Brake hydraulic component worn | 0.88% |
| 22 | Wheel bearing worn | 0.88% |
| 23 | Windscreen washer not working | 0.85% |
| 24 | Seat belt condition | 0.83% |
| 25 | Position lamp not working | 0.67% |
| 26 | Headlamp fault | 0.63% |
| 27 | Indicator fault | 0.61% |
| 28 | Compression ignition emissions above threshold | 0.60% |
| 29 | Rear fog lamp not working | 0.56% |
| 30 | Fog lamp not working | 0.55% |
| 31 | Rear lamp not working | 0.52% |
| 32 | Front suspension fault | 0.40% |
| 33 | Spark ignition emissions above threshold | 0.38% |
| 34 | Flexible brake hose damaged | 0.37% |
| 35 | Suspension linkage fault | 0.37% |
| 36 | Engine oil leak | 0.36% |
| 37 | Mirror damaged or missing | 0.36% |
| 38 | Suspension arm worn or corroded | 0.31% |
| 39 | ABS fault | 0.29% |
| 40 | Airbag warning light on | 0.29% |
| 41 | Tyre size or type not matched | 0.26% |
| 42 | Battery loose or leaking | 0.25% |
| 43 | Horn not working | 0.20% |
| 44 | Brake cable, rod, lever or linkage fault | 0.16% |
| 45 | Parking brake condition | 0.16% |
| 46 | Suspension mounting corroded | 0.14% |
| 47 | Steering rack fault | 0.14% |
| 48 | Chassis condition | 0.13% |
| 49 | Electronic stability control fault | 0.13% |
| 50 | Power steering pipe or hose leaking | 0.13% |
| 51 | Rear reflector damaged or missing | 0.12% |
| 52 | Electrical wiring fault | 0.12% |
| 53 | Anti-roll bar worn or corroded | 0.11% |
| 54 | Tyre valve stem damaged | 0.11% |
| 55 | Body corrosion or damage | 0.11% |
| 56 | Steering lock fault | 0.10% |
| 57 | Vehicle structure corrosion | 0.10% |
| 58 | Propshaft fault | 0.09% |
| 59 | Electronic parking brake fault | 0.09% |
| 60 | Brake pedal movement restricted | 0.09% |
| 61 | Front passenger door fault | 0.09% |
| 62 | Subframe corrosion or damage | 0.08% |
| 63 | Tailgate damaged or insecure | 0.08% |
| 64 | Exhaust leak | 0.08% |
| 65 | Headlamp washer not working | 0.08% |
| 66 | Suspension retaining or locking device fault | 0.07% |
| 67 | Fuel pipe corroded or damaged | 0.07% |
| 68 | Fuel tank corroded or leaking | 0.07% |
| 69 | Brake fluid level low or contaminated | 0.06% |
| 70 | Brake lever fault | 0.06% |
| 71 | Power steering ram fault | 0.06% |
| 72 | Boot lid damaged or insecure | 0.05% |
| 73 | Transmission oil leak | 0.05% |
| 74 | Suspension linkage attachment bracket or mounting corroded | 0.05% |
| 75 | Driver seat fault | 0.04% |
| 76 | Rear suspension fault | 0.04% |
| 77 | Engine mounting worn or broken | 0.04% |
| 78 | Handbrake cable fault | 0.04% |
| 79 | Brake caliper fault | 0.04% |
| 80 | Bumper damaged or insecure | 0.04% |
| 81 | Suspension unit fault | 0.04% |
| 82 | Reversing lamp not working | 0.03% |
| 83 | Fuel cap damaged or missing | 0.03% |
| 84 | Handbrake lever fault | 0.03% |
| 85 | Hydraulic fluid leak | 0.03% |
| 86 | Bonded suspension condition | 0.03% |
| 87 | Driver door fault | 0.03% |
| 88 | Fuel hose damaged or leaking | 0.03% |
| 89 | Speedometer fault | 0.03% |
| 90 | Steering operation fault | 0.03% |
| 91 | King pin or swivel pin worn | 0.03% |
| 92 | Towbar fault | 0.03% |
| 93 | Electrical switch fault | 0.03% |
| 94 | Front suspension joint worn | 0.03% |
| 95 | Spare wheel fault | 0.03% |
| 96 | Universal joint worn | 0.03% |
| 97 | Brake pedal fault | 0.02% |
| 98 | Driver airbag fault | 0.02% |
| 99 | Passenger airbag fault | 0.02% |
| 100 | Steering arm worn | 0.02% |
| 101 | MacPherson strut worn | 0.02% |
| 102 | Brake fluid leak | 0.02% |
| 103 | Window damaged or won't operate | 0.02% |
| 104 | Drag link end worn | 0.02% |
| 105 | Handbrake fails on gradient | 0.02% |
| 106 | Passenger seat fault | 0.02% |
| 107 | Undertray damaged or missing | 0.02% |
| 108 | Bonnet catch or hinge fault | 0.01% |
| 109 | Brake fluid reservoir fault | 0.01% |
| 110 | Steering free play excessive | 0.01% |
| 111 | Brake fluid warning light on | 0.01% |
| 112 | Headlamp levelling device fault | 0.01% |
| 113 | Indicator warning light fault | 0.01% |
| 114 | Mirror or camera fault | 0.01% |
| 115 | Catalytic converter efficiency low | 0.01% |
| 116 | Dashboard warning lamp fault | 0.01% |
| 117 | Dip switch fault | 0.01% |
| 118 | Main beam warning light fault | 0.01% |
| 119 | Power steering pump fault | 0.01% |
| 120 | Rear fog lamp warning light fault | 0.01% |
| 121 | Brake back plate corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 122 | Hazard warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 123 | Seat belt or padding damaged | <0.01% |
| 124 | Electric power steering fault | <0.01% |
| 125 | Seat belt anchorage fault | <0.01% |
| 126 | Transmission drive belt fault | <0.01% |
| 127 | Body security fault | <0.01% |
| 128 | Brake air or vacuum system fault | <0.01% |
| 129 | Suspension rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 130 | Steering coupling worn | <0.01% |
| 131 | Access panel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 132 | Additional braking device fault | <0.01% |
| 133 | Brake servo fault | <0.01% |
| 134 | Daytime running lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 135 | Outline marker lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 136 | Steering box fault | <0.01% |
| 137 | Steering column fault | <0.01% |
| 138 | Brake master cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 139 | Electronic braking system fault | <0.01% |
| 140 | Front fog lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 141 | Halfshaft fault | <0.01% |
| 142 | Hydraulic brake cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 143 | Loading door damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 144 | Passenger compartment corrosion | <0.01% |
| 145 | Reversing lamp switch fault | <0.01% |
| 146 | Semaphore indicator fault | <0.01% |
| 147 | Steering drive system fault | <0.01% |
| 148 | Steering wheel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 149 | Step damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 150 | Body strengthening plate corroded | <0.01% |
| 151 | Brake pressure or vacuum buildup insufficient | <0.01% |
| 152 | Brake valve fault | <0.01% |
| 153 | Cab corrosion or damage | <0.01% |
| 154 | Exhaust heat shield or sound insulation damaged | <0.01% |
| 155 | Full power hydraulic brake fault | <0.01% |
| 156 | Leaf spring broken or corroded | <0.01% |
| 157 | Radius arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 158 | Steering head bearings worn | <0.01% |
| 159 | Steering shaft fault | <0.01% |
| 160 | Subframe mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 161 | Tie bar or rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 162 | Wheel hub fault | <0.01% |
Showing all 162 reasons — scroll inside the table for the full list.
Chevrolet Captiva MOT Failures by Category
Total MOT failure occurrences for the Chevrolet Captiva, grouped by category. Same data as the failures table above — just sliced by category instead of fault title. Hover a slice for the top failures in each category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common Chevrolet Captiva problems?
Based on analysis of 119K Chevrolet Captiva MOT tests from DVSA data, we have 43 identified common problems across 1 generation. The most frequently flagged issue is "Stop lamp not working". Suspension is the most common problem category.
Which Chevrolet Captiva generation has the most problems?
The Chevrolet Captiva Captiva (2007-2015) (2007–2015) has the highest number of identified common problems (55). Click the generation card above for the full breakdown.
How is this data calculated?
We analyse anonymised DVSA MOT test records under the Open Government Licence. An issue is classified as a "Common Problem" when it occurs significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average, confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read the full methodology page for details.
Can I report a problem with my Chevrolet Captiva?
Yes — use the "Tell Us About Your Problem" form on this page. Your report helps other Chevrolet Captiva owners spot problems early. All submissions are reviewed before being added to the public database.
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