2020 · 4 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2020 Toyota Camry MOT pass rate and common faults

371 MOT tests in 2024. 96.2% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

111Well above average
Passed first time96.2%
Failed or needed repairs3.8%
Typical mileage at test37,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 371 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    3 marked dangerous
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.5%
    3 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.5%
  5. Headlamp aim: too high0.3%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.3%
    1 marked dangerous
  7. Rear fog lamp: missing0.3%
  8. Pedal: anti-slip provision missing0.3%
  9. Rear fog lamp - switch: missing0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres1.9%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.8%
  3. Lights & electrics0.8%
  4. Brakes0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.2%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.8%
  3. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1.3%

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: tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. 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 2020 Toyota Camry?

In 2024, 96.2% of 2020 Toyota Camry cars passed their MOT first time, across 371 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Toyota Camry?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 Toyota Camry reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 111, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).