2022 Toyota Proace City — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2022 Toyota Proace City passed 84.4% of its 2,172 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (8.2% fail rate), the 2022 Proace City comes out 7.4pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 11.2% of tests against 7.1% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and brake pads — wipers alone was recorded 121 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 11.1% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 25.4% once past 90-120k — 2.3× the risk.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 21.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 11.2% | 244 |
| 2 | Visibility | 7.1% | 154 |
| 3 | Tyres | 5.0% | 109 |
| 4 | Brakes | 4.7% | 102 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.2% | 27 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.5% | 12 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 121 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 98 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 96 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 83 |
| 5 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 75 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 68 |
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 | 21.6% | 470 |
| 2 | Brakes | 18.5% | 401 |
| 3 | Visibility | 8.0% | 173 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 7.9% | 172 |
| 5 | Other defects | 5.0% | 108 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.5% | 76 |
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 | 541 | 11.1% |
| 30-60k | 1,143 | 15.0% |
| 60-90k | 414 | 21.5% |
| 90-120k | 63 | 25.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 34 | 11.8% |
| 2025 | 2,137 | 15.6% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Proace City
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 11.2% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (11.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (7.1% 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 (5.0% 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 2022 Toyota Proace Citys pass their MOT?
84.4% of the 2,172 2022 Toyota Proace City MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 15.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Toyota Proace City?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 11.2% of tests, followed by visibility (7.1%).
Does the 2022 Proace City get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.1% in the 0-30k band to 25.4% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,172 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.