2019 · 5 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2019 Toyota Camry MOT pass rate and common faults

457 MOT tests in 2024. 90.8% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time90.8%
Failed or needed repairs9.2%
Typical mileage at test51,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 457 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.5%
    9 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  4. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.7%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.7%
    4 marked dangerous
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.4%
    2 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.4%
  8. Side repeaters: missing0.2%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords damaged0.2%
    1 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres4.8%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.5%
  3. Lights & electrics1.5%
  4. Brakes1.1%
  5. Suspension0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.4%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. 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 Camry?

In 2024, 90.8% of 2019 Toyota Camry cars passed their MOT first time, across 457 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Toyota Camry?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Toyota Camry reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).