Toyota Hiiux surf vs Toyota Yaris: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Toyota Hiiux surf
50%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Toyota Yaris
78%
MOT pass rate · 631,425 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Toyota Hiiux surf (50%) and Toyota Yaris (78%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Toyota Hiiux surf | Toyota Yaris |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 50% | 78% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 50% | 22% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 1.7 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 172,171 mi | 85,387 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 631,425 |
Most common faults
Toyota Hiiux surf
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- Oil leak
- Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
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 Hiiux surf (50%) and Toyota Yaris (78%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Toyota Hiiux surf report Full Toyota Yaris report Most reliable cars
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.