2019 Toyota C-HR — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 77,595 MOT tests, the 2019 Toyota C-HR recorded a 92.6% pass rate. Against small SUVs of a similar age (8.8% fail rate), the 2019 C-HR comes out 1.4pp better. Failures cluster in visibility, lighting & signalling and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (4.5%) and lighting & signalling (4.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp and tread depth — wipers alone was recorded 3,544 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 4.6% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 13.9% once past 150k — 3.0× the risk.
Fuel type barely separates them — hybrid fails 7.3% of the time against 7.4% for petrol.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 21.9% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 3.9% of tests failed in 2021 against 9.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 4.5% | 3,508 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 4.5% | 3,450 |
| 3 | Tyres | 3.5% | 2,702 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.8% | 647 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.4% | 344 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.2% | 133 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 3,544 |
| 2 | Headlamp | 2,984 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 1,502 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 1,069 |
| 5 | Washers | 821 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 493 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 21.9% | 16,985 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.5% | 8,163 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.3% | 4,898 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.0% | 2,301 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.1% | 1,631 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 1.3% | 980 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 33,944 | 4.6% |
| 30-60k | 33,452 | 8.8% |
| 60-90k | 7,964 | 11.9% |
| 90-120k | 1,703 | 11.4% |
| 120-150k | 386 | 11.9% |
| 150k+ | 144 | 13.9% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 67,809 | 7.3% |
| Petrol | 9,782 | 7.4% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,136 | 3.9% |
| 2022 | 19,297 | 5.3% |
| 2023 | 19,047 | 6.4% |
| 2024 | 18,842 | 8.5% |
| 2025 | 19,273 | 9.4% |
What to check before buying a 2019 C-HR
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: visibility accounted for 4.5% of tests. Start there.
- Visibility (4.5% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Lighting & signalling (4.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (3.5% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2019 Toyota C-HRs pass their MOT?
92.6% of the 77,595 2019 Toyota C-HR MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Toyota C-HR?
Visibility, recorded in 4.5% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (4.5%).
Does the 2019 C-HR get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.6% in the 0-30k band to 13.9% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 77,595 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.