Toyota Camry Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Toyota Camry reliable? We analysed 91,186 real MOT tests across 12,788 vehicles to find out.
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The Toyota Camry is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, constant velocity joint gaiter split and brake pipe excessively corroded. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Toyota Camry.
Toyota Camry Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Toyota Camry. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Toyota Camry MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Toyota Camry to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Toyota Camry Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Toyota Camry fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Toyota Camry Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Toyota Camry owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Toyota Camry MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Toyota Camry year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 120 | 90.0% | 20,510 | 39,227 | 85,248 |
| 2021 | 809 | 94.2% | 21,276 | 36,621 | 57,855 |
| 2020 | 1,402 | 94.4% | 21,753 | 36,729 | 63,089 |
| 2019 | 2,287 | 93.2% | 23,143 | 42,699 | 80,414 |
| 2018 | 52 | 76.9% | 43,769 | 60,414 | 89,428 |
| 2017 | 78 | 79.5% | 41,249 | 59,668 | 80,785 |
| 2016 | 86 | 81.4% | 61,700 | 85,178 | 117,370 |
| 2015 | 91 | 81.3% | 57,366 | 71,000 | 90,352 |
| 2014 | 107 | 84.1% | 56,344 | 76,943 | 103,364 |
| 2013 | 132 | 78.0% | 42,860 | 67,486 | 114,890 |
| 2012 | 233 | 83.3% | 50,480 | 74,187 | 103,226 |
| 2011 | 137 | 86.1% | 49,706 | 68,171 | 99,037 |
| 2010 | 85 | 72.9% | 60,514 | 82,391 | 120,900 |
| 2009 | 129 | 77.5% | 58,266 | 81,603 | 113,578 |
| 2008 | 107 | 78.5% | 52,236 | 79,467 | 126,892 |
| 2007 | 197 | 78.7% | 59,682 | 82,815 | 110,744 |
| 2006 | 106 | 81.1% | 57,374 | 90,019 | 137,102 |
| 2005 | 207 | 69.6% | 49,687 | 89,554 | 127,927 |
| 2004 | 1,228 | 82.1% | 39,714 | 64,723 | 98,772 |
| 2003 | 2,287 | 80.2% | 46,016 | 72,023 | 106,170 |
How Long Does a Toyota Camry Last?
Based on 12,788 Toyota Camry vehicles on UK roads.
Toyota Camry Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Toyota Camry MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Toyota Camry
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
94.4% MOT pass rate from 1,402 tests
68.0% MOT pass rate from 6,811 tests
The best year to buy a used Toyota Camry is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 94.4% across 1,402 tests. The 1993 model year has the lowest pass rate at 68.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Toyota Camry Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Camry THIS CAR | 74.1% | 91,186 | 101,591 mi | 39 yrs |
| Toyota Yaris | 77.7% | 9,038,234 | 54,896 mi | 27 yrs |
| Toyota Corolla | 75.4% | 4,239,724 | 75,409 mi | 36 yrs |
| Toyota Avensis | 75% | 3,497,866 | 89,776 mi | 28 yrs |
| Triumph Speed Triple | 87.3% | 90,583 | 12,740 mi | 32 yrs |
Compared to the Toyota Yaris (77.7% pass rate) and the Toyota Corolla (75.4% pass rate), the Toyota Camry trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Toyota CamryShould you buy a used Toyota Camry?
The Toyota Camry has an overall MOT pass rate of 74.1% across 91,186 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Toyota Camry are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4,605 recorded failures), constant velocity joint gaiter split (3,783), and brake pipe excessively corroded (2,058). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Toyota Camry owner drives around 4,789 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Toyota Camry models stay on UK roads for around 39 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.