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

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?

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?

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 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 141 vehicles, the 2022 Renault Captur 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.

What are common problems with the 2022 Renault Captur?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2022 Renault Captur are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (23.1% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (22.8% of vehicles), Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (7.6% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

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

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 (2022)

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

2022 Renault Captur

CarHunch analysed 141 real MOT records for the 2022 Renault Captur. 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 is a reliably built car, passing its first MOT in 94.8% of cases against a UK average of 80%—that's a significant 14.8-point advantage. Only 3.5% have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low and well below the threshold for concern.

At a median mileage of just 19,285 miles, these are very young vehicles with minimal wear, so the strong pass rate reflects both manufacturer quality and lack of age-related degradation. With barely any failures (0.11 per vehicle) and only 0.4 advisories on average, you're looking at a car that needs little more than routine maintenance—focus your pre-purchase inspection on fluid condition and brake wear rather than hunting for major faults.

We have limited data for the 2022 Renault Captur — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

95.5%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

3.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.11

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

19k

Middle half: 13k–27k

For context

These stats describe 141 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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What tends to go wrong

Across 141 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 23.1%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 5.2%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 5%

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Lighting 2.4%

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2022.

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Before you buy a 2022 Renault Captur

Based on MOT data from 141 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3.6% 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 →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (81%)	114	95.6%	0.11

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Renault Captur 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.

19,285

typical

13,182

low mileage

27,473

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Renault Captur vehicles fall between 13,182 and 27,473 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 13,182 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.

✓ 13,182–27,473 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Renault Capturs sit.

⚠ Over 37,088 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

1.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.11

Avg failures per vehicle

0.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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