Toyota Bb
From 315 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a tyre seriously damaged and headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective. The top issue, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, caused 17 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.
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 17 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 10 |
| headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective | 7 |
| free play in the steering, measured at the rim of the steering wheel is excessive | 6 |
| a stub axle swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn | 5 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 5 |
| 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 | 5 |
| front or rear fog lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 5 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 4 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 22.1% of Bb 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 £62.
Typical mileage
Half of all Bbs tested had between 58,973 and 118,135 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 75,731 median miles, the Bb has 0.027 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 Bb MOT pass rate?
The Toyota Bb has a 79.4% MOT pass rate based on 315 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Toyota Bb?
The most common MOT failure on the Toyota Bb is steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, which caused 17 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Toyota Bb at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Toyota Bb is 75,731 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 58,973 and 118,135 miles.
Buying a used Bb?
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 79.4% pass rate and an average repair bill of £62 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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