MOT reliability
Toyota Yarris
12 vehicles · 172 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate
Based on 12 Toyota Yarris vehicles and 172 completed MOT tests, the Toyota Yarris has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 116,099 miles.
12
Vehicles
172
MOT tests
7,484
Avg miles / year
1.7
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Toyota Yarris problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Toyota Yarris MOT tests:
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Other66%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension18%
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Lamps & electrical9%
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Brakes7%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Body & structure5%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Steering2%
Toyota Yarris pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 5 | 80% |
| 5 | 5 | 100% |
| 6 | 9 | 89% |
| 7 | 10 | 90% |
| 8 | 10 | 80% |
| 9 | 10 | 80% |
| 10 | 8 | 88% |
| 11 | 10 | 80% |
| 12 | 15 | 67% |
| 13 | 7 | 86% |
| 14 | 13 | 62% |
| 15 | 9 | 78% |
| 16 | 11 | 73% |
| 17 | 7 | 71% |
| 18 | 11 | 55% |
| 19 | 5 | 80% |
| 20 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (9), Other (2), Diesel (1)
Most common Toyota Yarris MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Toyota Yarris MOT tests:
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (9 times)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (8 times)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (8 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (6 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (4 times)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (4 times)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
Toyota Yarris pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 17 | 94% | 113,051 |
| 2002 | 1 | 17 | 88% | 113,700 |
| 2001 | 3 | 55 | 78% | 135,826 |
| 2000 | 4 | 48 | 67% | 129,061 |
| 1999 | 1 | 26 | 69% | 76,607 |
Toyota Yarris reliability FAQ
Across 12 Toyota Yarris vehicles in our MOT data,
75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about
1.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Toyota Yarris MOT issues are:
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g); Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)); Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)).
The typical Toyota Yarris in our data has covered around
116,099 miles.
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