2020 Renault Captur S Tce Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 5,702 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Renault Captur S Tce Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, suspension and visibility. Its pass rate of 93.4% was above the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 16.0% in the 60-90k group versus 5.4% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 2.5% | 143 |
| 2 | Suspension | 2.0% | 112 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.7% | 95 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.5% | 83 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.3% | 76 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.5% | 31 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pins and bushes | 133 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 107 |
| 3 | Wipers | 88 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 50 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 49 |
| 6 | Washers | 23 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 21.1% | 1,203 |
| 2 | Brakes | 7.1% | 403 |
| 3 | Suspension | 6.0% | 344 |
| 4 | Other defects | 5.5% | 315 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.8% | 104 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.3% | 14 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 4,355 | 5.4% |
| 30-60k | 1,251 | 10.2% |
| 60-90k | 94 | 16.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,952 | 6.5% |
| 2024 | 1,834 | 5.5% |
| 2025 | 1,900 | 7.8% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Captur S Tce Auto
Before buying a 2020 Renault Captur S Tce Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 2.5% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (2.5% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Suspension (2.0% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Visibility (1.7% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2020 Renault Captur S Tce Autos pass their MOT?
93.4% of the 5,702 2020 Renault Captur S Tce Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Renault Captur S Tce Auto?
Tyres, recorded in 2.5% of tests, followed by suspension (2.0%).
Does the 2020 Captur S Tce Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.4% in the 0-30k band to 16.0% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 5,702 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.