Toyota Aristo
From 298 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are emissions levels exceed default limits, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a headlamp or light source missing and inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led. The top issue, emissions levels exceed default limits, caused 8 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 8 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 8 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 7 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 7 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 7 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 6 |
| emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits | 5 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 4 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 16.7% of Aristo 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 £94.
Typical mileage
Half of all Aristos tested had between 79,026 and 118,300 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 94,067 median miles, the Aristo has 0.016 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 Aristo MOT pass rate?
The Toyota Aristo has a 84.6% MOT pass rate based on 298 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Toyota Aristo?
The most common MOT failure on the Toyota Aristo is emissions levels exceed default limits, which caused 8 failures. Other common issues include a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
What is the typical mileage of a Toyota Aristo at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Toyota Aristo is 94,067 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 79,026 and 118,300 miles.
Buying a used Aristo?
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.
With a 84.6% pass rate and an average repair bill of £94 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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