2022 Toyota C-HR — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2022 Toyota C-HR passed 95.3% of its 19,645 recorded MOT tests. Against small SUVs of a similar age (6.6% fail rate), the 2022 C-HR comes out 1.9pp better. Failures cluster in visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (2.9%) and tyres (2.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, tread depth and headlamp aim — wipers alone was recorded 517 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2022 C-HR fails 3.9% of the time in the 0-30k band and 7.0% at 90-120k, a spread of only 3.1 points.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 15.7% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 2.9% | 567 |
| 2 | Tyres | 2.8% | 541 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.1% | 421 |
| 4 | Other defects | 0.1% | 28 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.1% | 28 |
| 6 | Brakes | 0.1% | 25 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 517 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 239 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 192 |
| 4 | Reversing lamps | 131 |
| 5 | Washers | 131 |
| 6 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 55 |
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 | 15.7% | 3,090 |
| 2 | Other defects | 5.4% | 1,063 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.9% | 564 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.6% | 506 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 0.6% | 111 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.3% | 66 |
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 | 14,266 | 3.9% |
| 30-60k | 4,857 | 6.6% |
| 60-90k | 455 | 8.1% |
| 90-120k | 57 | 7.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 75 | 5.3% |
| 2024 | 1,329 | 3.0% |
| 2025 | 18,233 | 4.8% |
What to check before buying a 2022 C-HR
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: visibility accounted for 2.9% of tests. Start there.
- Visibility (2.9% 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.
- Tyres (2.8% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (2.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
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 2022 Toyota C-HRs pass their MOT?
95.3% of the 19,645 2022 Toyota C-HR MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Toyota C-HR?
Visibility, recorded in 2.9% of tests, followed by tyres (2.8%).
Does the 2022 C-HR get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.9% in the 0-30k band to 7.0% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 19,645 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.