89.3% of Toyota Camrys passed the 2024 MOT (based on 1,736 first tests): 86.3% at the first attempt and 3.0% after a fix at the test centre (PRS).About 1 in 10 failed the first attempt.For its age, it fails 37% less often than normal: MOT Risk Index 63.2 (95% CI 56.1–71.0; 100 = normal).
Toyota Camry at a glance, 2024 MOT
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
MOT pass rate
89.3
%
incl. 3.0% fixed at the test centre
2024
1736
Passed at the first attempt
86.3
%
all first tests
2024
1736
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 56.1–71.0)
63.2
index
100 = normal for its age · rank 153 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)
2024
1736
Biggest excess: Noise, emissions and leaks
5.6
per 100
5.7 same-age
2019–2024
7704
Dangerous defects
7.4
per 100
11.2 UK, not age-adjusted
2019–2024
7704
Advisory items
126.5
per 100
127.1 UK, not age-adjusted
2019–2024
7704
MOT Risk Index · Toyota Camry. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 153 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 123 and 187 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 66.8 to 63.2 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.
What actually fails on a Toyota Camry MOT, and how often?
Toyota Camry MOTs fail most often on ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 14.3 per 100 tests, against 21.7 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 7,704).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Camry: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
14.3
per 100
21.7
2019–2024
1104
Suspension
10.4
per 100
17.0
2019–2024
802
Brakes
9.3
per 100
14.7
2019–2024
716
Body, chassis, structure
8.5
per 100
9.5
2019–2024
653
Visibility
7.1
per 100
9.1
2019–2024
547
Noise, emissions and leaks
5.6
per 100
5.7
2019–2024
430
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,704 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Tyres, brakes and suspension: how does the Toyota Camry compare with cars of the same age?
At every age shown, the Toyota Camry is at or below same-age cars of comparable models on tyres, brakes and suspension; for example suspension at age 3: 0.3 failures per 100 tests, against 0.6 (2019–2024, n = 1,118).
Tyres, age 3: 3.6 vs 4.2. Brakes, age 3: 0.6 vs 1.8. Suspension, age 3: 0.3 vs 0.6. Tyres, age 4: 2.5 vs 4.5. Brakes, age 4: 0.5 vs 2.4. Suspension, age 4: 0.3 vs 1.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Camry: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Tyres, age 3
3.6
per 100
4.2
2019–2024
1118
Brakes, age 3
0.6
per 100
1.8
2019–2024
1118
Suspension, age 3
0.3
per 100
0.6
2019–2024
1118
Tyres, age 4
2.5
per 100
4.5
2019–2024
854
Brakes, age 4
0.5
per 100
2.4
2019–2024
854
Suspension, age 4
0.3
per 100
1.2
2019–2024
854
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,736 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Will my Toyota Camry's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?
Toyota Camry advisories turn into fails more often than on the median model: suspension advisories became a fail at the next MOT 14.2% of the time.
Advisories on suspension: 14.2 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Camry: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Suspension
14.2
% next fail
median model
2019–2024
810
Brakes
13.6
% next fail
median model
2019–2024
794
Noise, emissions and leaks
8.2
% next fail
median model
2019–2024
600
Tyres
7.1
% next fail
median model
2019–2024
1032
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,736 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
My Toyota Camry got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?
Toyota Camry MOTs flag tyres most: 33.7 advisories per 100 tests, against 39.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 7,704).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Camry: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Tyres
33.7
per 100
39.7
2019–2024
2597
Suspension
31.2
per 100
26.2
2019–2024
2402
Brakes
25.6
per 100
34.7
2019–2024
1973
Noise, emissions and leaks
11.6
per 100
5.2
2019–2024
897
Body, chassis, structure
8.9
per 100
4.6
2019–2024
687
Identification of the vehicle
5.8
per 100
2.5
2019–2024
447
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,704 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
What is likely to fail next on a Toyota Camry?
For Toyota Camrys aged under 3 whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is visibility: 2.3% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 855).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Camry: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass
2.3
% next fail
2019–2024
855
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass
1.5
% next fail
2019–2024
855
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a pass
1.3
% next fail
2019–2024
855
Visibility, under 3 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 145 cars)
6.2
% next fail
2019–2024
145
Tyres, under 3 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 145 cars)
4.1
% next fail
2019–2024
145
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 69 cars)
7.2
% next fail
2019–2024
69
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass
4.1
% next fail
2019–2024
607
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass
2.3
% next fail
2019–2024
607
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass
1.3
% next fail
2019–2024
607
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 136 cars)
6.6
% next fail
2019–2024
136
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 136 cars)
6.6
% next fail
2019–2024
136
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 71 cars)
9.9
% next fail
2019–2024
71
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 49 cars)
16.3
% next fail
2019–2024
49
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 400 cars)
7.5
% next fail
2019–2024
400
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 400 cars)
5
% next fail
2019–2024
400
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 400 cars)
4.5
% next fail
2019–2024
400
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 400 cars)
3.3
% next fail
2019–2024
400
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 400 cars)
2.8
% next fail
2019–2024
400
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 400 cars)
2.5
% next fail
2019–2024
400
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 386 cars)
15.5
% next fail
2019–2024
386
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 386 cars)
8.8
% next fail
2019–2024
386
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 386 cars)
8.8
% next fail
2019–2024
386
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 386 cars)
7.0
% next fail
2019–2024
386
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 386 cars)
6.0
% next fail
2019–2024
386
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 386 cars)
5.4
% next fail
2019–2024
386
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 386 cars)
2.6
% next fail
2019–2024
386
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 386 cars)
1.6
% next fail
2019–2024
386
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 311 cars)
19.9
% next fail
2019–2024
311
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 311 cars)
14.8
% next fail
2019–2024
311
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 311 cars)
10.3
% next fail
2019–2024
311
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 311 cars)
9.3
% next fail
2019–2024
311
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 311 cars)
7.4
% next fail
2019–2024
311
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 311 cars)
6.8
% next fail
2019–2024
311
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 311 cars)
6.8
% next fail
2019–2024
311
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 311 cars)
1.9
% next fail
2019–2024
311
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a pass
9.8
% next fail
2019–2024
653
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a pass
8.6
% next fail
2019–2024
653
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a pass
8.0
% next fail
2019–2024
653
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a pass
6.6
% next fail
2019–2024
653
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a pass
5.7
% next fail
2019–2024
653
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a pass
4.0
% next fail
2019–2024
653
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a pass
2.8
% next fail
2019–2024
653
Steering, 20 years or older, after a pass
1.7
% next fail
2019–2024
653
Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after a pass
0.9
% next fail
2019–2024
653
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a pass
0.8
% next fail
2019–2024
653
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after an advisory
14.1
% next fail
2019–2024
775
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after an advisory
13.3
% next fail
2019–2024
775
Suspension, 20 years or older, after an advisory
12.5
% next fail
2019–2024
775
Brakes, 20 years or older, after an advisory
10.3
% next fail
2019–2024
775
Visibility, 20 years or older, after an advisory
7.7
% next fail
2019–2024
775
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after an advisory
6.3
% next fail
2019–2024
775
Tyres, 20 years or older, after an advisory
4
% next fail
2019–2024
775
Steering, 20 years or older, after an advisory
2.6
% next fail
2019–2024
775
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after an advisory
0.9
% next fail
2019–2024
775
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a fail
15.2
% next fail
2019–2024
712
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a fail
14.6
% next fail
2019–2024
712
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a fail
13.5
% next fail
2019–2024
712
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a fail
11.1
% next fail
2019–2024
712
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a fail
10.5
% next fail
2019–2024
712
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a fail
10.0
% next fail
2019–2024
712
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a fail
5.2
% next fail
2019–2024
712
Steering, 20 years or older, after a fail
1.7
% next fail
2019–2024
712
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a fail
1.4
% next fail
2019–2024
712
Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after a fail
0.8
% next fail
2019–2024
712
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,736 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How often does a Toyota Camry get a dangerous MOT defect?
The Toyota Camry gets a dangerous defect less often than the UK average: 7.4 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. In the same tests, 41.2 major and 14.8 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).
Dangerous defects: 7.4 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Camry: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Dangerous defects
7.4
per 100
11.2
2019–2024
7704
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,704 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Will my Toyota Camry still pass its MOT in a few years?
First-time MOT failures for the Toyota Camry go from 6.7% at age 3 (rough estimate: 270 tests, 95% interval 4.3–10.3%) to 9.2% at age 5 (rough estimate: 458 tests, 95% interval 6.9–12.2%), against 15.1% for all cars aged 5 (rough estimate: 458 tests, 95% interval 6.9–12.2%) (2024, n = 1,736).
Age 3 (rough estim: 6.7. Age 5 (rough estim: 9.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Camry: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age 3 (rough estimate: 270 tests, 95% interval 4.3–10.3%)
6.7
% failed first time
12.4
2024
270
Age 4 (rough estimate: 376 tests, 95% interval 2.4–6.5%)
4.0
% failed first time
13.1
2024
376
Age 5 (rough estimate: 458 tests, 95% interval 6.9–12.2%)
9.2
% failed first time
15.1
2024
458
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,736 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How does the Toyota Camry compare with cars of its own age and size?
At every age shown, Toyota Camrys fail first time no more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 18, where they fail less often: 27.4% against 37.9% (2024, n = 303).
Age 3: 7.5. Age 20: 30.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Camry: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age 3
7.5
% fail
10.8
2024
1118
Age 4
6.0
% fail
12.3
2024
854
Age 5
10.3
% fail
14.2
2024
493
Age 17
31.3
% fail
37.5
2024
294
Age 18
27.4
% fail
37.9
2024
303
Age 19
30.6
% fail
37.5
2024
324
Age 20
30.3
% fail
37.0
2024
360
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,736 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Which Toyota Camry years should I avoid?
Toyota Camry build years range from index 98.1 to 103.3 against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 1,736).
No Toyota Camry build year stands out once age is allowed for; every year's interval includes normal.
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Camry: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Build year 2019 (rough estimate: 1,358 tests, 95% interval 83.1–123.5)
103.3
index vs own age
100 = normal
2019–2024
1358
Build year 2020 (rough estimate: 766 tests, 95% interval 70.0–126.1)
98.1
index vs own age
100 = normal
2019–2024
766
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,736 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How much does it cost to fix a Toyota Camry MOT fail?
Expected repair cost per Toyota Camry MOT: about £64 (up to about £121 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 1,736).
Computed, not measured.
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Camry: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Expected repair bill
63.9
GBP estimate
modal price catalogue
price catalogue
1736
Estimated range lower
63.9
GBP estimate
modal price catalogue
price catalogue
1736
Estimated range upper
121.4
GBP estimate
modal price catalogue
price catalogue
1736
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)
20.0
GBP expected contribution
140
price catalogue
1736
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)
18.7
GBP expected contribution
180
price catalogue
1736
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)
13.9
GBP expected contribution
150
price catalogue
1736
Noise, emissions and leaks: Exhaust rear silencer
11.2
GBP expected contribution
200
price catalogue
1736
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 1,736 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Is the Toyota Camry more reliable than similar cars?
Of 8 similar models, 6 fail less often for their age than the Toyota Camry and 2 as often or more. The Toyota Camry has an MOT Risk Index of 63.2, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 1,736).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Camry: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Toyota Camry (this model)
63.2
index
100 = normal
2024
1736
Mercedes-Benz G
60.4
index
63.2
2024
1523
Maserati Quattroporte
61.6
index
63.2
2024
1337
Audi S5
59.6
index
63.2
2024
1944
Mercedes-Benz S
68
index
63.2
2024
1752
Mercedes-Benz G-Class
67.2
index
63.2
2024
1396
Mercedes-Benz GL
61.5
index
63.2
2024
3626
Audi Q8
62.4
index
63.2
2024
4285
Full table
Further values · 2024
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
BMW M2
60.9
index
63.2
2024
3719
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,736 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How many miles does a Toyota Camry normally do?
Toyota Camry: Age 3 median (rough estimate) is 32616 miles (2024).
Age 3 median (roug: 32616. Age 5 P75 (rough e: 98496. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Camry: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age 3 median (rough estimate)
32616
miles
2024
270
Age 3 P25 (rough estimate)
20467
miles
2024
270
Age 3 P75 (rough estimate)
53891
miles
2024
270
Age 4 median (rough estimate)
37371
miles
2024
376
Age 4 P25 (rough estimate)
23537
miles
2024
376
Age 4 P75 (rough estimate)
58905
miles
2024
376
Age 5 median (rough estimate)
50513
miles
2024
458
Age 5 P25 (rough estimate)
30259
miles
2024
458
Full table
Further values · 2024
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age 5 P75 (rough estimate)
98496
miles
2024
458
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,736 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Does high mileage mean more Toyota Camry MOT failures at the same age?
At ages 3–5, 4.8% of Toyota Camrys with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 5.0% of those with 100,000 to 140,000 miles (2024, n = 638). No clear mileage gap inside this age group, among cars still being tested.
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Camry: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age 3–5, <40k miles
4.8
% failed first time
2024
537
Age 3–5, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 296 tests, 95% interval 7.8–14.9%)
10.8
% failed first time
2024
296
Age 3–5, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 132 tests, 95% interval 2.1–9.6%)
4.5
% failed first time
2024
132
Age 3–5, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 101 tests, 95% interval 2.1–11.1%)
5
% failed first time
2024
101
Age 15+, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 61 tests, 95% interval 16.8–38.4%)
26.2
% failed first time
2024
61
Age 15+, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 96 tests, 95% interval 26.6–45.4%)
35.4
% failed first time
2024
96
Age 15+, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 54 tests, 95% interval 14.6–36.9%)
24.1
% failed first time
2024
54
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,736 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How many miles does a Toyota Camry last?
37.6% of Toyota Camrys tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 12.5% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 2,894).
100,000 miles: 37.6. 200,000 miles (rou: 3.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Camry: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
100,000 miles
37.6
% of tested cars
2024
2894
150,000 miles
12.5
% of tested cars
2024
958
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 248 tests, 95% interval 2.9–3.6%)
3.2
% of tested cars
2024
248
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,736 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Is the Toyota Camry driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?
Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Toyota Camry index is 72.8, against 76.5 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 1,736).
Age and mileage adjusted index: 76.5 vs 72.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Camry: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age and mileage adjusted index
72.8
index
76.5
2019–2024
1736
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,736 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Which Toyota Camry fuel fails its MOT less?
All Toyota Camrys tested were hybrid: 6.6% failed first time (2024, n = 1,145).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Camry: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Hybrid
6.6
% fail first time
other fuels
2024
1145
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,736 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Which Toyota Camry engine is best?
No Toyota Camry engine band clearly fails less or more for its age: the capacity bands are within 5 index points of each other or their 95% intervals overlap (2024, n = 1,736).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Camry: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Petrol 1.8–2.0 litre (rough estimate: 241 tests, 95% interval 64.6–98.2)
80.3
index vs model norm
100 = model average
2024
241
Petrol over 2.0 litre (rough estimate: 4,271 tests, 95% interval 96.6–105.4)
101
index vs model norm
100 = model average
2024
4271
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,736 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Where in Britain does the Toyota Camry fail its MOT most?
Toyota Camry fails first-time MOTs most in Peterborough (PE): 32.5% against 22.4% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 160).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Camry: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,736 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Does a Toyota Camry rust more than average?
Allowing for age, Toyota Camry MOTs record corrosion failures at 0.1 times the national rate: 0.07% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 1,481).
Computed, not measured.
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 0.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Camry: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Salt belt susceptibility
0.1
ratio estimate
1
2024 + geographic layers
1481
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 1,736 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Is a Toyota Camry ULEZ compliant?
An estimated 83.5% of Toyota Camrys tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).
Computed, not measured.
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Camry: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Likely compliant
83.5
% estimate
2024
1736
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,736 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Toyota Camry?
Of failed Toyota Camry MOTs, 32.1% were retested the same day and a further 62.2% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 1 day (2019–2024, n = 1,101).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Camry: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Same-day retest
32.1
%
failed initial tests
2019–2024
1101
Retest within 10 days
62.2
%
failed initial tests
2019–2024
1101
Clean MOT streak
39.1
%
observed chains
2019–2024
1353
Repeat advisory
26.6
%
observed chains
2019–2024
1353
Decreasing odometer
2.3
% mileage anomaly
observed chains
2019–2024
1820
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,736 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Is low mileage better for a Toyota Camry?
Toyota Camrys aged 5 to 5 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 3.8% of tests, against 19.8% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 80).
Low-use first-time failure: 3.8 vs 19.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Camry: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Low-use first-time failure
3.8
%
19.8
2019–2024
80
Low-use gap
-16.1
percentage points
8–12k miles
2019–2024
80
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,736 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How many years is a Toyota Camry likely to last?
Toyota Camrys aged 5 are forecast to keep taking MOTs for at least 3.9 more years; the survival curve is observed only until age 19, so the true figure is likely higher.
Computed, not measured.
Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Camry: the numbers behind this answer (survival forecast)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age 5 (at least; observed only until age 19)
3.9
years forecast
survival forecast
0
Age 8 (at least; observed only until age 19)
28.1
years forecast
survival forecast
0
Age 15 (at least; observed only until age 19)
18.2
years forecast
survival forecast
0
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 1,736 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Which Toyota Camrys are still on the road?
In 2024, at least as many Toyota Camrys were tested at age 4 as at ages 4 to 6 (2024, n = 854).
Age 3 (at least as: 100. Age 19: 37.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Camry: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age 3 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)
100
% of age 4–6 baseline
2024
1118
Age 4
100
% of age 4–6 baseline
2024
854
Age 5
57.7
% of age 4–6 baseline
2024
493
Age 6 (rough estimate: 56 tests, 95% interval 15.5–37.7%)
6.6
% of age 4–6 baseline
2024
56
Age 7 (rough estimate: 61 tests, 95% interval 14.2–34.9%)
7.1
% of age 4–6 baseline
2024
61
Age 8 (rough estimate: 52 tests, 95% interval 18.3–42.3%)
6.1
% of age 4–6 baseline
2024
52
Age 15 (rough estimate: 59 tests, 95% interval 21.7–44.9%)
6.9
% of age 4–6 baseline
2024
59
Age 16 (rough estimate: 121 tests, 95% interval 25.3–41.9%)
14.2
% of age 4–6 baseline
2024
121
Full table
Further values · 2024
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age 17
34.4
% of age 4–6 baseline
2024
294
Age 18
35.5
% of age 4–6 baseline
2024
303
Age 19
37.9
% of age 4–6 baseline
2024
324
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,736 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
If a Toyota Camry fails, does it fail again?
25.6% of Toyota Camrys that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 17.7% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 414). The failure most likely to come back is brakes: 30.6% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.
Repeat after fail: 25.6 vs 17.7. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Camry: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Repeat after fail
25.6
%
17.7
2019–2024
414
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,736 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Which Toyota Camry faults come together?
On Toyota Camrys, ‘body, chassis, structure’ and ‘noise, emissions and leaks’ failures turn up together 6.1 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 123).
Toyota Camry: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
19
tests with both
2024
19
Brakes + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
17
tests with both
2024
17
Steering + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
16
tests with both
2024
16
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
14
tests with both
2024
14
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
13
tests with both
2024
13
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
12
tests with both
2024
12
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
12
tests with both
2024
12
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
11
tests with both
2024
11
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
10
tests with both
2024
10
Steering + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
10
tests with both
2024
10
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
9
tests with both
2024
9
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
9
tests with both
2024
9
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
8
tests with both
2024
8
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
8
tests with both
2024
8
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
6
tests with both
2024
6
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
5
tests with both
2024
5
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
5
tests with both
2024
5
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,736 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Has the Toyota Camry had safety recalls?
DVSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns matched to the Toyota Camry; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.
Toyota Camry: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
DVSA recall campaigns matched
4
campaigns
DVSA register
DVSA register
1736
Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 1,736 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
What does a Toyota Camry cost to run in a fleet?
Of every 100 Toyota Camrys tested at age 5, about 9 failed the MOT first time (rough estimate). These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time (2024).
Toyota Camry: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age 3 (rough estimate: 270 tests, 95% interval 4.3–10.3%)
6.7
% fail first time
2024
270
Age 4 (rough estimate: 376 tests, 95% interval 2.4–6.5%)
4.0
% fail first time
2024
376
Age 5 (rough estimate: 458 tests, 95% interval 6.9–12.2%)
9.2
% fail first time
2024
458
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,736 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
What have dealers been told about the Toyota Camry? (US market)
NHTSA lists 403 US technical service bulletins for the Toyota Camry (US market, Toyota CAMRY and its variants, model years 2019–2022 only); a count, not a UK failure rate.
NHTSA, US market, Toyota CAMRY and its variants, model years 2019–2022 only; covers 211 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Camry: the numbers behind this answer (NHTSA)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
US service bulletins
403
bulletins
NHTSA
NHTSA
1736
Year 2001
1
bulletins
NHTSA
NHTSA
1736
Year 2016
1
bulletins
NHTSA
NHTSA
1736
Year 2018
17
bulletins
NHTSA
NHTSA
1736
Year 2019
52
bulletins
NHTSA
NHTSA
1736
Year 2020
119
bulletins
NHTSA
NHTSA
1736
Year 2021
43
bulletins
NHTSA
NHTSA
1736
Year 2022
57
bulletins
NHTSA
NHTSA
1736
Full table
Further values · NHTSA
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Year 2023
24
bulletins
NHTSA
NHTSA
1736
Year 2024
62
bulletins
NHTSA
NHTSA
1736
Year 2025
15
bulletins
NHTSA
NHTSA
1736
Year 2026
11
bulletins
NHTSA
NHTSA
1736
Source: NHTSA, US market, Toyota CAMRY and its variants, model years 2019–2022 only; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 1,736 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
What do owners complain about? (US market)
The most common US owner complaint about the Toyota Camry to NHTSA concerns restraints: 205 complaints (US market, Toyota CAMRY and its variants, model years 2019–2022 only).
NHTSA, US market, Toyota CAMRY and its variants, model years 2019–2022 only; covers 211 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Camry: the numbers behind this answer (NHTSA + 2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Restraints
205
complaints
NHTSA + 2024
205
Transmission (not MOT-tested)
163
complaints
NHTSA + 2024
163
Engine (not MOT-tested)
159
complaints
NHTSA + 2024
159
Lamps & electrical
120
complaints
NHTSA + 2024
120
Brakes
78
complaints
NHTSA + 2024
78
Visibility
39
complaints
NHTSA + 2024
39
Source: NHTSA, US market, Toyota CAMRY and its variants, model years 2019–2022 only; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA + 2024 · n = 1,736 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Does the Toyota Camry fail inspections in other countries too?
In Norway, 34.4% of Toyota Camrys failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 33.7% for all cars there (2024 by country, n = 937 inspections).
Both readings are shown: this comparison changes when usage or inspection rules differ.
Inspections abroad disagree: Finland point the same way as Britain, Norway and the Netherlands do not.Test rules, climate and how the vehicles are used differ, so both readings are shown.
Norway: 34.4 vs 33.7. Finland: 8.4 vs 26.3. Netherlands: 54.2 vs 50.8. Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Camry: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Norway
34.4
% failed
33.7
2024 by country
937
Finland
8.4
% failed
26.3
2024 by country
716
Netherlands
54.2
% failed
50.8
2024 by country
818
Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 1,736 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice
Does the month of a Toyota Camry MOT matter?
Toyota Camrys fail first time most in March (27.0%, against 28.3% for all cars that month) and least in June (17.5%) (2024, n = 1,736).
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Toyota Camry MOT: quick answers
What is the Toyota Camry first-time MOT pass rate?
86.3% of first attempts passed in 2024 (1,736 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.
Why does this number differ from other sites?
Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 1,736 primary tests: 13.65% failed first time and 89.3% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 63.2 is shown separately.