Toyota Soarer
From 344 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are 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, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements and steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. The top issue, 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, caused 18 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.
| 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 | 18 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 16 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 15 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 13 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 13 |
| seat belt not functioning as intended or of an incorrect type | 12 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 11 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 9 |
| a battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier or cause a short circuit | 8 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 8 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 19.5% of Soarer 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 £63.
Typical mileage
Half of all Soarers tested had between 86,866 and 136,889 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 109,884 median miles, the Soarer has 0.015 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 Soarer MOT pass rate?
The Toyota Soarer has a 83.1% MOT pass rate based on 344 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Toyota Soarer?
The most common MOT failure on the Toyota Soarer is 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, which caused 18 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 Soarer at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Toyota Soarer is 109,884 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 86,866 and 136,889 miles.
Buying a used Soarer?
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 83.1% pass rate and an average repair bill of £63 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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