Chevrolet Captiva reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Chevrolet Captiva is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 83 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 372 of 442, and 48.8% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is stop lamp (6.8% of tests).
Ranked 372 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 5,972 Chevrolet Captivas aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 48.8% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Chevrolet Captiva is 20% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage.
First-time fail rate
48.8%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
–
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
8,000
Typical age at test: 13 years
Chevrolet Captiva MOT failure rate by age
Most common Chevrolet Captiva MOT faults
- Stop lamp: not working6.8% of tests
- Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.1% of tests
- Headlamp: not working on dipped beam6.0% of tests
- Position lamp: not working5.9% of tests
- Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction5.0% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.9% of tests
What the Chevrolet Captiva fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 25.8% | ▲ 1.4× as often |
| Suspension | 18.6% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Brakes | 17.1% | ▲ 1.7× as often |
| Body and structure | 10.7% | ▲ 1.9× as often |
| Tyres | 10.4% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 8.5% | ▲ 1.7× as often |
| Visibility | 8.5% | ▲ 1.4× as often |
| Steering | 4.5% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 3.5% | ▲ 2.5× as often |
| Wheels | 0.6% | About average |
What MPG does the Chevrolet Captiva do?
Official economy for the Chevrolet Captiva ranges from 31.7 to 45.5mpg across the 21 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2007–2012). A typical petrol version manages 31.7mpg and a typical diesel 37.1mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
Work out a journey's fuel costHow much is road tax on a Chevrolet Captiva?
Any Chevrolet Captiva first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Chevrolet Captiva registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £275 to £760 a year.
Work out tax for a specific carChevrolet Captiva specs and running costs
Official figures for 21 versions sold in the UK between 2007 and 2012.
Fuel types
Diesel, Petrol
Official economy
31.7–45.5 mpg
CO2
164–233 g/km
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captiva MY2011 2.2VCDi AWD (184PS)6MT · listed 2012 | Diesel | 42.8 mpg | 174g | £325 |
| Captiva MY2011 2.2VCDi AWD (184PS) AutoA6 · listed 2012 | Diesel | 36.6 mpg | 203g | £445 |
| Captiva MY2011 2.2VCDi FWD (163PS)6MT · listed 2012 | Diesel | 44.1 mpg | 170g | £325 |
| Captiva MY2012 2.2VCDi (163PS) FWD6MT · listed 2012 | Diesel | 45.5 mpg | 164g | £275 |
| Captiva MY2012 2.2VCDi (184PS) AWD6MT · listed 2012 | Diesel | 44.1 mpg | 170g | £325 |
| Captiva MY2012 2.2VCDi (184PS) AWD Auto6AT · listed 2012 | Diesel | 35.7 mpg | 208g | £445 |
| Captiva 2.0 VCDi LS 2WD 5 seatsM5 · listed 2010 | Diesel | 39.2 mpg | 191g | £410 |
| Captiva 2.0 VCDi LT 4WD 5 seatsM5 · listed 2010 | Diesel | 37.1 mpg | 197g | £410 |
| Captiva 2.0 VCDi LT 4WD 7 seatsM5 · listed 2010 | Diesel | 37.1 mpg | 197g | £410 |
| Captiva 2.0 VCDi LT 4WD 7 seatsA5 · listed 2010 | Diesel | 32.8 mpg | 225g | £445 |
| Captiva 2.0 VCDi LTZ 4WD 7 seatsA5 · listed 2010 | Diesel | 32.8 mpg | 225g | £445 |
| Captiva 2.0 VCDi LTZ 4WD 7 seats5MT · listed 2010 | Diesel | 37.1 mpg | 197g | £410 |
| Captiva 2.4 LS 2WD 5 seatsM5 · listed 2010 | Petrol | 31.7 mpg | 217g | £445 |
| Captiva 2.0 VCDi LTX 4WD 7 seatsM5 · listed 2008 | Diesel | 37.1 mpg | 197g | £410 |
| Captiva 2.0 VCDi LTX 4WD 7 seatsA5 · listed 2008 | Diesel | 32.8 mpg | 225g | £445 |
Economy and CO2 are official NEDC (before 2018) or WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Showing the 15 most recent of 21 versions.
What a Chevrolet Captiva costs to fuel
- petrol, typical official 31.7mpg…
- diesel, typical official 37.1mpg…
Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Chevrolet Captiva reliable?
Its MOT record is worse than average: the Chevrolet Captiva is 20% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 83 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Chevrolet Captiva?
The most common MOT fault is “Stop lamp: not working”, found in 6.8% of tests. It fails on seat belts and airbags and body and structure more often than similar cars.
›What MPG does the Chevrolet Captiva do?
Official economy for the Chevrolet Captiva ranges from 31.7 to 45.5mpg across the 21 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2007–2012). A typical petrol version manages 31.7mpg and a typical diesel 37.1mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a Chevrolet Captiva?
Any Chevrolet Captiva first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Chevrolet Captiva registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £275 to £760 a year.
›How many Chevrolet Captivas fail their MOT?
48.8% of Chevrolet Captivas aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Chevrolet Captiva combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.