Renault Captur (2019)
2019 Renault Captur
CarHunch analysed 19,603 real MOT records for the 2019 Renault Captur. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2019 Renault Captur is a genuinely reliable choice, with an 89.5% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%—and petrol versions edge out diesels at 90.3% versus 87.3%. The dangerous defect rate of 14.5% is comfortably low, so you're not buying into a model with systemic safety concerns.
At an average mileage of 29,055 miles for a five-year-old car, these Capturs have been driven normally and aren't showing heavy wear. The 0.59 average failures per vehicle is genuinely modest, though the 3.5 advisories suggest minor maintenance will creep up—budget for typical wear items rather than structural surprises. If you're considering one, a pre-purchase inspection is still worthwhile, but this cohort has proven itself to be straightforward and predictable.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 3 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2019 Renault Captur
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (75%) | 14,666 | 90.3% | 0.54 |
| Diesel (25%) | 4,937 | 87.3% | 0.75 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2019 Renault Captur vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2019 Renault Captur vehicles fall between 18,062 and 33,758 miles.
2019 Renault Captur — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 19,109 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2019 Renault Captur
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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32.2%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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30.3%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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18.2%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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15%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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13.8%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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8.8%
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
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8.2%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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6.4%
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2019. Counts include advisories and failures.
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