Toyota Paseo
From 503 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements and lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer. The top issue, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, caused 36 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 36 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 22 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 19 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 19 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 17 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 17 |
| emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits | 14 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 14 |
| wiper blade defective | 11 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 11 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 38.3% of Paseo failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 9.4% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £161.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 78.5% | brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 1996 | 73.7% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer |
Typical mileage
Half of all Paseos tested had between 72,355 and 137,028 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 107,616 median miles, the Paseo has 0.023 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 Paseo MOT pass rate?
The Toyota Paseo has a 75.3% MOT pass rate based on 503 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Toyota Paseo?
The most common MOT failure on the Toyota Paseo is the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, which caused 36 failures. Other common issues include the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Toyota Paseo at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Toyota Paseo is 107,616 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 72,355 and 137,028 miles.
Buying a used Paseo?
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 75.3% pass rate and an average repair bill of £161 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 38.3% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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