Toyota Gt86
From 10,202 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Gt86s fare better: 2020 models pass at 94.1% vs 83.2% for 2012.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged and lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 192 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.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 192 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 132 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 93 |
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 79 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 72 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 68 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 63 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 62 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 61 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 60 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 36.8% of failures are serious: 36.8% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £73.
The warranty question
A new Gt86 passes its MOT 94.1% of the time. By 7 years old that drops to 88.4%, a 5.7 percentage point fall, right as the manufacturer warranty runs out. At 10 years it's down to 83%.
Toyota Gt86 on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 53 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 4 newly registered, a net loss of 49.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 6,167 | 384 | +0 | -0 | +3 |
| 2025 Q2 | 6,174 | 374 | +0 | -10 | -10 |
| 2025 Q1 | 6,136 | 422 | +2 | -37 | -35 |
| 2024 Q4 | 6,199 | 394 | +2 | -6 | -4 |
| 2024 Q3 | 6,267 | 330 | +1 | -5 | -4 |
| 2024 Q2 | 6,296 | 305 | +2 | -0 | +39 |
| 2024 Q1 | 6,253 | 309 | +0 | -44 | -44 |
| 2023 Q4 | 6,276 | 330 | +0 | -0 | +7 |
10 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gt86 D-4S | Petrol | 3,355 | 55% |
| Gt86 Pro D-4S | Petrol | 942 | 16% |
| Gt86 D-4S Auto | Petrol | 909 | 15% |
| Gt86 Club Series Blue Ed D-4S | Petrol | 187 | 3% |
| Gt86 Aero D-4S | Petrol | 179 | 3% |
| Gt86 Pro D-4S Auto | Petrol | 155 | 3% |
| Gt86 Trd D-4S | Petrol | 111 | 2% |
| Gt86 Orange Edition D-4S | Petrol | 82 | 1% |
| Gt86 Giallo D-4S | Petrol | 75 | 1% |
| Gt86 Blanco D-4S | Petrol | 67 | 1% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 94.1% | steering linkage retaining or locking device missing or ineffective, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2019 | 91.9% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber |
| 2018 | 91.9% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2017 | 89.1% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer |
5 earlier years
| 2016 | 88.4% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2015 | 87.6% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2014 | 87.7% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer |
| 2013 | 83% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2012 | 83.2% | a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated, lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer |
Typical mileage
Half of all Gt86s tested had between 32,766 and 68,857 miles on the clock.
At 54,124 median miles, the Gt86 has 0.025 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 Gt86 MOT pass rate?
The Toyota Gt86 has a 86.7% MOT pass rate based on 10,202 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Toyota Gt86?
The most common MOT failure on the Toyota Gt86 is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 192 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
How many Toyota Gt86s are on UK roads?
There are 6,167 Toyota Gt86s currently licensed on UK roads, with 384 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Toyota Gt86 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Toyota Gt86 is 54,124 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 32,766 and 68,857 miles.
Buying a used Gt86?
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.
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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.