Toyota Proace City Icon
From 1,314 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 59 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.
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 59 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 58 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 23 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 22 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 22 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 21 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 20 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 14 |
| brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured | 10 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 9 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 39.9% of failures are serious: 36.4% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 3.5% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £81.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 79.4% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2020 | 80.5% | 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 Icons tested had between 21,591 and 52,055 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 36,977 median miles, the Proace City Icon has 0.055 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 Icon MOT pass rate?
The Toyota Proace City Icon has a 79.7% MOT pass rate based on 1,314 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Toyota Proace City Icon?
The most common MOT failure on the Toyota Proace City Icon is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 59 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Toyota Proace City Icon at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Toyota Proace City Icon is 36,977 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 21,591 and 52,055 miles.
Buying a used Proace City Icon?
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 79.7% pass rate and an average repair bill of £81 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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