Toyota Noah
From 1,580 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, 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 and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, caused 31 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.
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 31 |
| 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 | 29 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 20 |
| headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective | 18 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 15 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 15 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 12 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 12 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 11 |
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 11 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 24.1% of Noah 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 £67.
Fuel type matters
Hybrid versions pass at 95.4% while Petrol versions pass at 79.4%, a 16 percentage point gap.
Toyota Noah on UK roads
The fleet is growing: 723 newly registered in the past year with 22 leaving, a net gain of 701. Currently at its highest numbers ever.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 1,060 | 53 | +188 | -0 | +193 |
| 2025 Q2 | 843 | 77 | +191 | -17 | +174 |
| 2025 Q1 | 631 | 115 | +204 | -0 | +209 |
| 2024 Q4 | 483 | 54 | +140 | -5 | +135 |
| 2024 Q3 | 364 | 38 | +169 | -3 | +166 |
| 2024 Q2 | 213 | 23 | +74 | -0 | +81 |
| 2024 Q1 | 135 | 20 | +28 | -1 | +27 |
| 2023 Q4 | 123 | 5 | +14 | -0 | +14 |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 96.6% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2018 | 90.2% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2017 | 83.4% | a tyre seriously damaged, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2016 | 87.9% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
2 earlier years
| 2015 | 85.4% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2014 | 88.2% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all Noahs tested had between 43,309 and 110,906 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 72,888 median miles, the Noah has 0.018 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 Noah MOT pass rate?
The Toyota Noah has a 87% MOT pass rate based on 1,580 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Toyota Noah?
The most common MOT failure on the Toyota Noah is a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, which caused 31 failures. Other common issues include 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.
How many Toyota Noahs are on UK roads?
There are 1,060 Toyota Noahs currently licensed on UK roads, with 53 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Toyota Noah at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Toyota Noah is 72,888 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 43,309 and 110,906 miles.
Buying a used Noah?
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.