2020 Toyota C-Hr Orange Hev Cvt — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 4,075 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Toyota C-Hr Orange Hev Cvt, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, visibility and tyres. Its pass rate of 93.0% was above the average for cars of a similar age (90.6%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 9.9% in the 60-90k group versus 4.6% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 5.3% | 217 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.0% | 124 |
| 3 | Tyres | 2.1% | 86 |
| 4 | Suspension | 0.4% | 15 |
| 5 | Other defects | 0.3% | 13 |
| 6 | Brakes | 0.2% | 8 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reversing lamps | 176 |
| 2 | Wipers | 129 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 52 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 34 |
| 5 | Washers | 25 |
| 6 | Registration plates | 24 |
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 | 17.8% | 727 |
| 2 | Brakes | 5.0% | 202 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.4% | 181 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.0% | 80 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.3% | 51 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.3% | 14 |
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 | 2,389 | 4.6% |
| 30-60k | 1,484 | 10.2% |
| 60-90k | 161 | 9.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 63 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 1,304 | 3.9% |
| 2024 | 1,341 | 7.6% |
| 2025 | 1,367 | 9.6% |
What to check before buying a 2020 C-Hr Orange Hev Cvt
Before buying a 2020 Toyota C-Hr Orange Hev Cvt, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 5.3% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (5.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (3.0% 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 (2.1% 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 2020 Toyota C-Hr Orange Hev Cvts pass their MOT?
93.0% of the 4,075 2020 Toyota C-Hr Orange Hev Cvt MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Toyota C-Hr Orange Hev Cvt?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 5.3% of tests, followed by visibility (3.0%).
Does the 2020 C-Hr Orange Hev Cvt get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.6% in the 0-30k band to 9.9% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 4,075 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.