Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Toyota C Hr?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 Toyota C Hr?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 Toyota C Hr?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2022 Toyota C Hr reliable?

Based on MOT data from 11,486 vehicles, the 2022 Toyota C Hr has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2022 Toyota C Hr?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2022 Toyota C Hr are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (27% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (25.2% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Nail in tyre (3.9% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Toyota C Hr?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Toyota C Hr (2022)

11,486 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.7% first-time pass rate

2022 Toyota C Hr

CarHunch analysed 11,486 real MOT records for the 2022 Toyota C Hr. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2022 Toyota C-HR is exceptionally reliable, with a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.7% — well above the UK average of 80%. Only 2% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low and suggests this model has genuinely sound engineering.

At a median mileage of 22,663 miles for a two-year-old car, these vehicles are running lightly, and the average of just 0.1 failures per car confirms there's very little going wrong mechanically. Before buying, check the service history carefully, as the hybrid powertrain demands proper maintenance to sustain this excellent track record.

The 2022 Toyota C Hr passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (95.7% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

95.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.1

Over 1.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

23k

Middle half: 16k–31k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 95.7% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 11,486 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 11,486 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 27%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Nail in tyre · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Other issues 3.7%

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Wipers & washers 3%

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively · Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

Brake wear 2.8%

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2022.

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Before you buy a 2022 Toyota C Hr

Based on MOT data from 11,486 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (100%)	11,482	95.7%	0.1

Colour Breakdown

Based on 91,291 Toyota C Hr vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 27%

24,675

Silver 21.9%

19,957

White 20.6%

18,777

Blue 14.3%

13,046

Black 11.2%

10,229

Red 3.7%

3,374

Purple 1%

913

Brown 0.3%

294

Maroon 0%

Orange 0%

Green 0%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Toyota C Hr vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

22,663

typical

16,082

low mileage

31,107

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Toyota C Hr vehicles fall between 16,082 and 31,107 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 16,082 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 16,082–31,107 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Toyota C Hrs sit.

⚠ Over 41,994 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.1

Avg failures per vehicle

0.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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