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

Based on MOT data from 663 vehicles, the 2022 Renault Captur Iconic Tce has a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.7%, 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 Iconic 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 Iconic Tce (2022)

663 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.7% first-time pass rate

2022 Renault Captur Iconic Tce

CarHunch analysed 663 real MOT records for the 2022 Renault Captur Iconic 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 Iconic TCe is a genuinely reliable first-time MOT performer, passing at 93.2% compared to the UK average of 80%—a 13-point lead that puts it firmly in the upper tier. Only 3.3% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is well below concern territory and suggests this model poses no structural safety risk.

At just over 22,700 miles on average, these cars are still young and relatively lightly used, which explains the stellar pass rate; the telling metric is the 0.13 average failures per vehicle and 0.8 advisories, indicating mechanically sound powertrains with only minor wear items flagged. When you're evaluating one, focus your inspection on the advisory issues (likely fluids, filters, and wear items) rather than worrying about fundamental reliability, but still get a full service history check before committing.

The 2022 Renault Captur Iconic Tce passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (94.7% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

94.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

3.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.13

Over 1.5 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

21k

Middle half: 14k–30k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 94.7% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 663 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 663 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (99%)	654	94.6%	0.13

Colour Breakdown

Based on 9,586 Renault Captur Iconic Tce vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 25.6%

2,457

Blue 22.7%

2,172

Red 18.8%

1,804

Orange 12.6%

1,212

White 11.7%

1,119

Black 7.3%

699

Silver 0.8%

Cream 0.4%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Renault Captur Iconic 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.

20,888

typical

14,274

low mileage

29,759

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Renault Captur Iconic Tce vehicles fall between 14,274 and 29,759 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 14,274 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.

✓ 14,274–29,759 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Renault Captur Iconic Tces sit.

⚠ Over 40,174 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

1.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.13

Avg failures per vehicle

0.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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