Toyota Altezza
From 211 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, lamp emitted colour and position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, caused 14 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 14 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 8 |
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 6 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 4 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 4 |
| light source and lamp not compatible | 4 |
| warning device shows system malfunction | 3 |
| stop lamps all missing or inoperative | 3 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3 |
| headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 7.8% of Altezza failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £51.
Typical mileage
Half of all Altezzas tested had between 69,274 and 144,021 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 98,387 median miles, the Altezza has 0.013 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Toyota models
| Toyota Yaris | 76% |
| Toyota Aygo | 78.9% |
| Toyota Prius | 82.4% |
| Toyota Auris | 76.7% |
| Toyota Rav4 | 82.8% |
Common questions
What is the Toyota Altezza MOT pass rate?
The Toyota Altezza has a 87.2% MOT pass rate based on 211 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Toyota Altezza?
The most common MOT failure on the Toyota Altezza is the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, which caused 14 failures. Other common issues include steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
What is the typical mileage of a Toyota Altezza at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Toyota Altezza is 98,387 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 69,274 and 144,021 miles.
Buying a used Altezza?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
Some links are to services we may earn from. Disclosure.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.