MOT reliability
Toyota Vista
29 vehicles · 189 completed MOT tests analysed
70%
MOT pass rate
Based on 29 Toyota Vista vehicles and 189 completed MOT tests, the Toyota Vista has an overall 70% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 154,069 miles.
29
Vehicles
189
MOT tests
8,433
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Toyota Vista problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Toyota Vista MOT tests:
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Other102%
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Seatbelts & equipment8%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
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Brakes4%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Steering2%
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Visibility0%
Toyota Vista pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 67% |
| 2 | 3 | 100% |
| 3 | 3 | 67% |
| 4 | 8 | 62% |
| 5 | 8 | 62% |
| 6 | 9 | 67% |
| 7 | 10 | 80% |
| 8 | 13 | 77% |
| 9 | 8 | 75% |
| 10 | 9 | 89% |
| 11 | 9 | 78% |
| 12 | 10 | 80% |
| 13 | 18 | 61% |
| 14 | 15 | 73% |
| 15 | 17 | 65% |
| 16 | 13 | 69% |
| 17 | 11 | 64% |
| 18 | 8 | 62% |
| 19 | 5 | 60% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (23), Diesel (6)
Most common Toyota Vista MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Toyota Vista MOT tests:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (11 times)
- Oil leak (8 times)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (7 times)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3) (7 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (4 times)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (4 times)
- Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b) (4 times)
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (4 times)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (4 times)
- rear roll bar mounting bushes worn (3 times)
Toyota Vista pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 58,809 |
| 2012 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 57,782 |
| 2011 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 64,527 |
| 2010 | 1 | 9 | 56% | 172,203 |
| 2005 | 1 | 16 | 56% | 230,409 |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 75,310 |
| 2003 | 1 | 6 | 100% | — |
| 2002 | 2 | 6 | 67% | 128,929 |
| 2001 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 119,534 |
| 2000 | 2 | 39 | 74% | 106,384 |
| 1999 | 4 | 35 | 77% | 184,823 |
| 1998 | 2 | 7 | 71% | 210,991 |
| 1997 | 2 | 4 | 75% | 105,576 |
| 1995 | 1 | 16 | 56% | 249,631 |
| 1994 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 197,350 |
| 1993 | 2 | 19 | 63% | 168,499 |
| 1992 | 2 | 6 | 67% | 194,524 |
| 1991 | 2 | 6 | 50% | 174,757 |
| 1989 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 169,781 |
Toyota Vista reliability FAQ
Across 29 Toyota Vista vehicles in our MOT data,
70% pass the MOT (a 30% failure rate), with about
1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Toyota Vista MOT issues are:
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Oil leak; Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b).
The typical Toyota Vista in our data has covered around
154,069 miles.
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