2022 Toyota Proace City — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 723 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Toyota Proace City, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, visibility and tyres. Its pass rate of 85.5% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 17.9% in the 60-90k group versus 9.4% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 10.5% | 76 |
| 2 | Visibility | 5.9% | 43 |
| 3 | Tyres | 5.9% | 43 |
| 4 | Brakes | 4.3% | 31 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.2% | 9 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.0% | 7 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 34 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 31 |
| 3 | Wipers | 30 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 30 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 29 |
| 6 | Washers | 25 |
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 | 21.4% | 155 |
| 2 | Brakes | 16.7% | 121 |
| 3 | Visibility | 7.9% | 57 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 6.2% | 45 |
| 5 | Other defects | 5.0% | 36 |
| 6 | Suspension | 2.9% | 21 |
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 | 181 | 9.4% |
| 30-60k | 413 | 15.5% |
| 60-90k | 112 | 17.9% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Proace City
Before buying a 2022 Toyota Proace City, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 10.5% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (10.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (5.9% 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 (5.9% 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?
85.5% of the 723 2022 Toyota Proace City MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 14.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Toyota Proace City?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 10.5% of tests, followed by visibility (5.9%).
Does the 2022 Proace City get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.4% in the 0-30k band to 17.9% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 723 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.