MOT reliability
Toyota Vitz
2,644 vehicles · 10,501 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2,644 Toyota Vitz vehicles and 10,501 completed MOT tests, the Toyota Vitz has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 63,111 miles.
2,644
Vehicles
10,501
MOT tests
5,774
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Toyota Vitz problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Toyota Vitz MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension43%
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Other25%
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Lamps & electrical20%
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Brakes8%
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Visibility5%
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Body & structure3%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Steering2%
Toyota Vitz pass rate by age
How the Toyota Vitz's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 188 | 80% |
| 2 | 177 | 81% |
| 3 | 186 | 82% |
| 4 | 216 | 77% |
| 5 | 301 | 83% |
| 6 | 414 | 86% |
| 7 | 442 | 85% |
| 8 | 363 | 86% |
| 9 | 307 | 84% |
| 10 | 617 | 87% |
| 11 | 1,450 | 88% |
| 12 | 1,704 | 83% |
| 13 | 1,528 | 81% |
| 14 | 992 | 78% |
| 15 | 525 | 78% |
| 16 | 294 | 78% |
| 17 | 198 | 77% |
| 18 | 119 | 71% |
| 19 | 68 | 75% |
| 20 | 62 | 71% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2,318), Hybrid Electric (Clean) (321), Other (3), Diesel (2)
Most common Toyota Vitz MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Toyota Vitz MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (291 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (287 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (262 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (259 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (168 times)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (164 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (136 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (113 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (113 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (108 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (106 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) (93 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) (88 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (82 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (79 times)
Toyota Vitz pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | 18 | 94% | 44,785 |
| 2024 | 12 | 26 | 85% | 51,474 |
| 2023 | 8 | 26 | 81% | 49,899 |
| 2022 | 6 | 23 | 87% | 110,935 |
| 2021 | 17 | 111 | 80% | 73,259 |
| 2020 | 24 | 146 | 82% | 66,692 |
| 2019 | 67 | 271 | 82% | 63,294 |
| 2018 | 168 | 499 | 88% | 56,669 |
| 2017 | 120 | 380 | 89% | 63,918 |
| 2016 | 53 | 130 | 91% | 52,535 |
| 2015 | 117 | 315 | 83% | 55,249 |
| 2014 | 297 | 659 | 88% | 51,595 |
| 2013 | 480 | 1,395 | 86% | 54,538 |
| 2012 | 533 | 1,846 | 83% | 58,471 |
| 2011 | 353 | 1,489 | 83% | 68,846 |
| 2010 | 90 | 535 | 81% | 71,193 |
| 2009 | 95 | 573 | 82% | 75,122 |
| 2008 | 54 | 484 | 75% | 93,145 |
| 2007 | 25 | 244 | 76% | 89,023 |
| 2006 | 9 | 94 | 83% | 109,529 |
| 2005 | 17 | 209 | 75% | 108,784 |
| 2004 | 18 | 180 | 78% | 116,066 |
| 2003 | 20 | 262 | 75% | 116,021 |
| 2002 | 8 | 75 | 73% | 92,532 |
| 2001 | 7 | 66 | 73% | 101,496 |
| 2000 | 14 | 176 | 72% | 117,872 |
| 1999 | 14 | 215 | 72% | 170,368 |
| 1998 | 2 | 25 | 92% | 139,654 |
| 1995 | 1 | 26 | 69% | 233,722 |
Toyota Vitz reliability FAQ
Across 2,644 Toyota Vitz vehicles in our MOT data,
83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about
1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Toyota Vitz MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)); Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Toyota Vitz in our data has covered around
63,111 miles.
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