2021 Toyota Proace City — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,461 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Toyota Proace City, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, visibility and tyres. Its pass rate of 84.3% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.2%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 11.4% | 167 |
| 2 | Visibility | 9.0% | 132 |
| 3 | Tyres | 5.5% | 81 |
| 4 | Brakes | 5.3% | 77 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.3% | 19 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.0% | 15 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 113 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 80 |
| 3 | Headlamp | 80 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 64 |
| 5 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 46 |
| 6 | Washers | 45 |
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 | 20.3% | 297 |
| 2 | Brakes | 18.7% | 273 |
| 3 | Visibility | 7.4% | 108 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 5.0% | 73 |
| 5 | Other defects | 3.1% | 45 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.9% | 42 |
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 | 254 | 9.1% |
| 30-60k | 829 | 16.3% |
| 60-90k | 338 | 19.5% |
| 90-120k | 39 | 12.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 750 | 16.0% |
| 2025 | 692 | 15.5% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Proace City
Before buying a 2021 Toyota Proace City, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 11.4% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (11.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (9.0% 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.
- Tyres (5.5% 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 2021 Toyota Proace Citys pass their MOT?
84.3% of the 1,461 2021 Toyota Proace City MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 15.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Toyota Proace City?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 11.4% of tests, followed by visibility (9.0%).
Does the 2021 Proace City get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.1% in the 0-30k band to 12.8% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,461 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.