Toyota Proace Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Toyota Proace reliable? We analysed 98,626 real MOT tests across 16,505 vehicles to find out.
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The Toyota Proace is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Toyota Proace.
Toyota Proace Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Toyota Proace. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Toyota Proace MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Toyota Proace to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Toyota Proace Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Toyota Proace models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Toyota Proace Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Toyota Proace owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Toyota Proace MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Toyota Proace year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 525 | 83.2% | 16,348 | 31,210 | 52,349 |
| 2022 | 3,389 | 80.1% | 30,053 | 46,050 | 66,118 |
| 2021 | 5,326 | 80.3% | 32,026 | 46,866 | 67,778 |
| 2020 | 8,010 | 80.8% | 34,103 | 53,862 | 79,179 |
| 2019 | 12,882 | 80.4% | 36,119 | 54,987 | 79,531 |
| 2018 | 17,126 | 78.8% | 42,372 | 62,229 | 89,067 |
| 2017 | 15,952 | 79.4% | 42,231 | 64,302 | 93,461 |
| 2016 | 6,293 | 73.1% | 42,914 | 66,324 | 96,412 |
| 2015 | 13,398 | 69.3% | 50,331 | 73,505 | 101,758 |
| 2014 | 11,419 | 69.8% | 54,606 | 80,075 | 110,277 |
| 2013 | 3,270 | 70.2% | 50,348 | 78,876 | 109,226 |
How Long Does a Toyota Proace Last?
Based on 16,505 Toyota Proace vehicles on UK roads.
Toyota Proace Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Toyota Proace 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 Proace
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
83.2% MOT pass rate from 525 tests
69.3% MOT pass rate from 13,398 tests
The best year to buy a used Toyota Proace is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 83.2% across 525 tests. The 2015 model year has the lowest pass rate at 69.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Toyota Proace Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Proace THIS CAR | 76.4% | 98,626 | 63,352 mi | 13 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 |
| Daihatsu Cuore | 71.1% | 59,235 | 47,452 mi | 29 yrs |
Compared to the Toyota Yaris (77.7% pass rate) and the Toyota Corolla (75.4% pass rate), the Toyota Proace sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Toyota ProaceShould you buy a used Toyota Proace?
The Toyota Proace has an overall MOT pass rate of 76.4% across 98,626 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Toyota Proace with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Toyota Proace owner drives around 9,286 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 Proace models stay on UK roads for around 13 years. 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.