2013 Chevrolet Captiva · 3,755 MOT tests
2013 Chevrolet Captiva reliability
2013 Chevrolet Captivas fail 40.3% of first MOT tests, 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 6 Captiva years (3,755 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Chevrolet Captivas: 46.9%)
- 40.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Chevrolet Captivas: 46.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 25% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 83,538
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,755
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 5.1% of tests fail here (70% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 36% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Chevrolet Captiva
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics19.9%
- Brakes11.7%
- Suspension11.2%
- Tyres8.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.1%
- Body, chassis and structure3.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Dipped beam headlamp not working 5.94%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.86%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.41%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.22%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.69%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Registration plate lamp not working 2.48%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (18.48%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.22%) · Brake pads wearing thin (11.77%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (9.72%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.13%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (5.94%)
Other years
Every Chevrolet Captiva year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Chevrolet Captiva reliable?
2013 Chevrolet Captivas fail 40.3% of first MOT tests, 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 6 Captiva years (3,755 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Chevrolet Captiva MOT?
Most often dipped beam headlamp not working (5.94% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (3.86% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.41% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Chevrolet Captiva have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Chevrolet Captiva shows 83,538 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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