Toyota Hi-lux surf vs Toyota Yaris: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Toyota Hi-lux surf
68%
MOT pass rate · 261 vehicles
Toyota Yaris
78%
MOT pass rate · 631,425 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Toyota Yaris is the more reliable of the two — 78% pass first time versus 68%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Toyota Hi-lux surf | Toyota Yaris |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 68% | 78% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 32% | 22% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.8 | 1.7 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 178,991 mi | 85,387 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 261 | 631,425 |
Most common faults
Toyota Hi-lux surf
- Oil leak
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Toyota Yaris
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Toyota Yaris is the more reliable of the two — 78% pass first time versus 68%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.