Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Toyota Proace City Icon?

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 Proace City Icon?

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 Proace City Icon?

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 Proace City Icon reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,237 vehicles, the 2022 Toyota Proace City Icon has a first-time MOT pass rate of 86.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Toyota Proace City Icon?

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 Proace City Icon (2022)

1,237 real MOT outcomes analysed • 86.1% first-time pass rate

2022 Toyota Proace City Icon

CarHunch analysed 1,237 real MOT records for the 2022 Toyota Proace City Icon. 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 Proace City Icon is slightly more reliable than the UK average, with an 82.4% first-time pass rate against the 80% benchmark, and a low dangerous defect rate of 7.0% means serious safety issues are uncommon. These are solid numbers for a van this age.

At 43,623 miles median mileage, these vehicles are running within normal wear for their age, and the 0.27 average failures per test combined with 1.1 advisories suggests they're holding up well mechanically. If you're considering one, get a full pre-purchase inspection to check for common advisory items, but this cohort shows no red flags that should deter you.

The 2022 Toyota Proace City Icon passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (86.1% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

86.1%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.27

Over 1.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

44k

Middle half: 29k–58k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 86.1% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 1,237 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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Based on MOT data from 1,237 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 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

Colour Breakdown

Based on 9,603 Toyota Proace City Icon vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 77.1%

7,402

Grey 14.7%

1,413

Black 6.1%

586

Blue 1.1%

108

Yellow 0.6%

Red 0.3%

Green 0.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Toyota Proace City Icon 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.

43,623

typical

29,393

low mileage

58,485

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Toyota Proace City Icon vehicles fall between 29,393 and 58,485 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 29,393 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.

✓ 29,393–58,485 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Toyota Proace City Icons sit.

⚠ Over 78,954 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

0.27

Avg failures per vehicle

1.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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