Toyota Proace City Active
From 960 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a headlamp or light source missing and inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, caused 43 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 43 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 34 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 25 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 22 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 15 |
| audible warning inoperative | 11 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 11 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 10 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 9 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 9 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 30.7% of Proace City Active failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £62.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 76.2% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Proace City Actives tested had between 28,929 and 47,564 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 38,536 median miles, the Proace City Active has 0.062 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Toyota models
| Toyota Yaris | 76% |
| Toyota Aygo | 78.9% |
| Toyota Prius | 82.4% |
| Toyota Auris | 76.7% |
| Toyota Rav4 | 82.8% |
Common questions
What is the Toyota Proace City Active MOT pass rate?
The Toyota Proace City Active has a 76.1% MOT pass rate based on 960 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Toyota Proace City Active?
The most common MOT failure on the Toyota Proace City Active is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 43 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Toyota Proace City Active at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Toyota Proace City Active is 38,536 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 28,929 and 47,564 miles.
Buying a used Proace City Active?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 76.1% pass rate and an average repair bill of £62 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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