2019 Toyota Camry — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2019 Toyota Camry passed 94.5% of its 2,044 recorded MOT tests. That is 5.8 percentage points better than large family cars of a similar age, which fail at 11.3%. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (3.2%) and visibility (2.0%) 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 43 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 3.9% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 8.7% once past 150k — 2.3× the risk.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 16.8% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.2% | 65 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.0% | 40 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.5% | 31 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.5% | 11 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.2% | 4 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.1% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 43 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 28 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 17 |
| 4 | Washers | 8 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 8 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 5 |
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 | 16.8% | 344 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.5% | 92 |
| 3 | Other defects | 3.8% | 78 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.3% | 68 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.4% | 28 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 1.1% | 22 |
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 | 696 | 3.9% |
| 30-60k | 630 | 7.3% |
| 60-90k | 301 | 4.3% |
| 90-120k | 192 | 5.2% |
| 120-150k | 122 | 5.7% |
| 150k+ | 103 | 8.7% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 2,001 | 5.3% |
| Petrol | 43 | 16.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 148 | 6.1% |
| 2022 | 472 | 5.5% |
| 2023 | 468 | 3.9% |
| 2024 | 480 | 6.5% |
| 2025 | 476 | 5.9% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Camry
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 3.2% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (3.2% 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.
- Visibility (2.0% 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 (1.5% 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 2019 Toyota Camrys pass their MOT?
94.5% of the 2,044 2019 Toyota Camry MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Toyota Camry?
Tyres, recorded in 3.2% of tests, followed by visibility (2.0%).
Does the 2019 Camry get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.9% in the 0-30k band to 8.7% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,044 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.