MOT reliability
Toyota Scienta
2 vehicles · 7 completed MOT tests analysed
71%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Toyota Scienta vehicles and 7 completed MOT tests, the Toyota Scienta has an overall 71% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 113,473 miles.
2
Vehicles
7
MOT tests
13,445
Avg miles / year
2.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Toyota Scienta problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Toyota Scienta MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension53%
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Lamps & electrical33%
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Other20%
Toyota Scienta pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 2 | 50% |
| 3 | 2 | 50% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Hybrid Electric (Clean) (1), Petrol (1)
Most common Toyota Scienta MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Toyota Scienta MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Cracked. (5.1.2 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Central Rear bumper slightly damaged (1 times)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
Toyota Scienta pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 6 | 67% | 156,672 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 70,275 |
Toyota Scienta reliability FAQ
Across 2 Toyota Scienta vehicles in our MOT data,
71% pass the MOT (a 29% failure rate), with about
2.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Toyota Scienta MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Cracked. (5.1.2 (b) (i)); Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)); Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt .
The typical Toyota Scienta in our data has covered around
113,473 miles.
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