2011 Chevrolet Captiva · 4,183 MOT tests
2011 Chevrolet Captiva reliability
2011 Chevrolet Captivas fail 48.2% of first MOT tests, 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 6 Captiva years (4,183 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Chevrolet Captivas: 46.9%)
- 48.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Chevrolet Captivas: 46.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 27% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 96,069
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,183
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- 2012 cars: 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 3.1% of tests fail here (167% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Chevrolet Captiva
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics24.6%
- Suspension19.4%
- Brakes17.1%
- Tyres9.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.7%
- Body, chassis and structure8.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 6.69%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 5.36%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 5.02%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Position lamp not working 4.97%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.71%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 4.28%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (20.66%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (15.71%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.38%) · Brake pads wearing thin (12%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (9.92%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (9.54%)
Other years
Every Chevrolet Captiva year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Chevrolet Captiva reliable?
2011 Chevrolet Captivas fail 48.2% of first MOT tests, 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 6 Captiva years (4,183 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Chevrolet Captiva MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (6.69% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (5.36% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (5.02% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Chevrolet Captiva have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Chevrolet Captiva shows 96,069 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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