Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Renault Captur Evolution Tce?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 Renault Captur Evolution Tce?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 Renault Captur Evolution Tce?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2022 Renault Captur Evolution Tce reliable?

Based on MOT data from 552 vehicles, the 2022 Renault Captur Evolution Tce has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Renault Captur Evolution Tce?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Renault Captur Evolution Tce (2022)

552 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.5% first-time pass rate

2022 Renault Captur Evolution Tce

CarHunch analysed 552 real MOT records for the 2022 Renault Captur Evolution Tce. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2022 Renault Captur Evolution TCe is a strong performer: 89.6% of vehicles pass their MOT first time, comfortably ahead of the UK average of 80%, and only 2.9% have ever recorded a dangerous defect—well below the threshold where buyers need to worry. These are relatively young cars with modest average mileage of 19,828 miles, so the high pass rate reflects both the model's inherent reliability and the fact that most are still in their honeymoon period.

What's encouraging is the low failure rate of just 0.09 per vehicle and minimal advisory issues at 0.6 per car, suggesting this TCe engine generation has been sorted from the factory. If you're considering one, focus your pre-purchase inspection on the usual TCe weak points—turbo reliability and timing chain condition—rather than widespread structural problems, and you should feel confident about ownership costs.

The 2022 Renault Captur Evolution Tce passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (95.5% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

95.5%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

2.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.09

Over 1.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

17k

Middle half: 12k–25k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 95.5% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 552 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 552 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Colour Breakdown

Based on 4,028 Renault Captur Evolution Tce vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 32.1%

1,295

Blue 25.7%

1,034

Red 20.1%

808

Black 14.2%

570

White 8%

321

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Renault Captur Evolution Tce vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

17,466

typical

12,214

low mileage

24,950

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Renault Captur Evolution Tce vehicles fall between 12,214 and 24,950 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 12,214 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 12,214–24,950 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Renault Captur Evolution Tces sit.

⚠ Over 33,682 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.09

Avg failures per vehicle

0.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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