Toyota Hulux vs Toyota Yaris: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Toyota Hulux
62%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Toyota Yaris
78%
MOT pass rate · 631,425 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Toyota Hulux (62%) 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 Hulux | Toyota Yaris |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 62% | 78% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 38% | 22% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.9 | 1.7 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 170,080 mi | 85,387 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2 | 631,425 |
Most common faults
Toyota Hulux
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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 Hulux (62%) and Toyota Yaris (78%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Toyota Hulux 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.