2019 · 5 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2019 Toyota C-HR MOT pass rate and common faults

17,462 MOT tests in 2024. 85.3% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time85.3%
Failed or needed repairs14.7%
Typical mileage at test37,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 17,462 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.4%
  2. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    358 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp: not working on main beam1.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.6%
    150 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too high0.5%
  8. Headlamp aim not tested: unable to be tested0.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics7.5%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.7%
  3. Tyres4.2%
  4. Brakes1.3%
  5. Suspension0.3%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.2%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.1%
  8. Body & chassis0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.3%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.5%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2019 Toyota C-HR?

In 2024, 85.3% of 2019 Toyota C-HR cars passed their MOT first time, across 17,462 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Toyota C-HR?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; headlamp: not working on dipped beam; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2019 Toyota C-HR reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).