MOT reliability

Toyota Kluger

Q: Is the Toyota Kluger reliable?

Across 31 Toyota Kluger vehicles in our MOT data, 78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about 1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Toyota Kluger?

The typical Toyota Kluger in our data has covered around 179,721 miles.

31 vehicles · 322 completed MOT tests analysed

78%

MOT pass rate

Based on 31 Toyota Kluger vehicles and 322 completed MOT tests, the Toyota Kluger has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 179,721 miles.

Vehicles

322

MOT tests

11,084

Avg miles / year

1.6

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Toyota Kluger problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Toyota Kluger MOT tests:

Other43%
Tyres, wheels & suspension25%
Brakes21%
Lamps & electrical10%
Emissions & nuisance5%
Identification & plates3%
Body & structure2%
Visibility2%

Toyota Kluger pass rate by age

How the Toyota Kluger's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	2	100%
2	7	71%
3	12	75%
4	11	91%
5	19	74%
6	21	76%
7	22	77%
8	23	83%
9	19	89%
10	17	65%
11	17	65%
12	23	78%
13	21	81%
14	23	74%
15	21	76%
16	17	76%
17	16	69%
18	7	100%
19	7	86%
20	7	86%

Fuel types: Petrol (26), Hybrid Electric (Clean) (5)

Most common Toyota Kluger MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Toyota Kluger MOT tests:

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (15 times)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (12 times)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (11 times)
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (8 times)
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (7 times)
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (7 times)
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a) (6 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (5 times)
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) (5 times)
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (5 times)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (5 times)
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (5 times)
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (5 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) (4 times)

Toyota Kluger pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2022	1	1	100%	41,255
2017	3	26	92%	224,863
2016	2	17	71%	140,665
2013	1	3	100%	76,176
2012	2	14	64%	147,622
2011	5	58	74%	205,162
2010	2	15	73%	228,554
2009	1	14	64%	217,397
2008	3	19	74%	237,744
2007	1	3	100%	238,610
2006	1	8	88%	—
2005	2	23	83%	190,348
2004	3	49	82%	154,944
2003	3	56	79%	129,124
2001	1	16	75%	137,992

Toyota Kluger reliability FAQ

Across 31 Toyota Kluger vehicles in our MOT data, 78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about 1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Toyota Kluger MOT issues are: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)); Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)).

The typical Toyota Kluger in our data has covered around 179,721 miles.

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