Toyota C-HR: what fails at MOT
124,000 MOT tests on the Toyota C-HR in 2024, counted. 13.2% failed at the first attempt.
The short answer
13.2% of Toyota C-HR tests failed at the first attempt. Cars of the same ages averaged 13.8%, so the C-HR is about average for its age.
It fails most often on wipers, washers and windscreen (3.5% of tests), lights and electrics (3% of tests) and tyres (2.5% of tests). It fails on wipers, washers and windscreen more often than most cars its age.
By year of registration
Older cars fail more, whatever the model. So each year is shown beside the figure for all cars first used that year.
| First used | Tests | Failed first time | All cars that year | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 26,520 | 8.2% | 10.9% | 22,300 15,700 to 31,600 |
| 2020 | 24,463 | 11.0% | 11.5% | 29,800 20,600 to 41,800 |
| 2019 | 25,611 | 13.7% | 13.4% | 37,000 26,500 to 50,400 |
| 2018 | 26,253 | 16.9% | 15.6% | 45,700 33,600 to 60,000 |
| 2017 | 20,758 | 16.7% | 18.2% | 50,800 38,200 to 66,400 |
| 2016 | 777 | 12.1% | 21.3% | 50,100 38,900 to 66,000 |
Green is at least three points better than other cars that year, red at least three points worse. Typical mileage is the middle reading at the test, with the range the middle half of cars fell in.
Where it fails
The share of Toyota C-HR tests with at least one failure in each part of the MOT, beside what cars of the same ages average.
| Part of the test | C-HR | Cars its age |
|---|---|---|
| Wipers, washers and windscreen More than most | 3.5% | 1.9% |
| Lights and electrics | 3.0% | 2.3% |
| Tyres | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Brakes Less than most | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Suspension Less than most | 0.3% | 1.1% |
The parts that fail most
- Wipers3.0%
- Tyre1.4%
- Headlamp1.2%
- Tyre tread0.9%
- Reversing lights0.8%
- Brake pads0.6%
- Headlamp aim0.5%
- Washers0.5%
- Tyre pressure warning system0.3%
- Number plate light0.2%
Share of tests with a failure on that part.
The most common failures
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.9%
- Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.1%
- Tyre tread: below requirements of 1.6mm0.9%
- Tyre: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.8%
- Reversing lights: inoperative0.7%
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.6%
- Headlamp: not working on main beam0.6%
- Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.4%
- Tyre pressure warning system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.3%
- Headlamp aim: too low0.3%
What testers warn about
Advisories are things that passed this time but are wearing. They are the best guide to next year's bills.
- Tyre tread: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge8.5%
- Tyre: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing6.7%
- Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened3.7%
- Brake pads: wearing thin3.0%
- Nail in tyre1.3%
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt1.2%
- Suspension pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement1.0%
- Tyre: has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
What these figures can't tell you
An MOT is a safety and emissions test. These figures show how often the model fails that test. They say nothing about engines, gearboxes or electronics that break between tests, and how a car has been looked after matters more than its badge. The car you are looking at has its own MOT record, and that is the one to read.
Ask before you travel
- “Do the wipers and washers work properly, and is the windscreen chipped or cracked?”
- “Do all the lights work, including the number plate lights and brake lights?”
- “How much tread is left on each tyre, and how old are they?”
- “When were the brake pads and discs last changed?”
Check a Toyota C-HR's own MOT record
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Where this comes from
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2024, published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The counting is Hindsight's own.
First-attempt MOT tests of cars first used 2004 to 2021. A test counts as failed if it failed or only passed after a repair during the test. Retests are left out. Built on 13 November 2026.