Toyota Prado vs Toyota Yaris: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Toyota Prado
73%
MOT pass rate · 222 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 73%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Toyota Prado | Toyota Yaris |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 73% | 78% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 27% | 22% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 1.7 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 178,407 mi | 85,387 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 222 | 631,425 |
Most common faults
Toyota Prado
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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 73%. 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.