Toyota Yaris vs Toyota Yaris auto: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Toyota Yaris
78%
MOT pass rate · 631,425 vehicles
Toyota Yaris auto
100%
MOT pass rate · 5 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Toyota Yaris (78%) and Toyota Yaris auto (100%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Toyota Yaris | Toyota Yaris auto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% | 100% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 22% | 0% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 | 0.3 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 85,387 mi | 67,075 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 631,425 | 5 |
Most common faults
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))
Toyota Yaris auto
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Toyota Yaris (78%) and Toyota Yaris auto (100%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.