Toyota Unclassified
From 5,485 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Unclassifieds fare better: 2020 models pass at 88.8% vs 80.7% for 2018.
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing and or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 150 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 pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 150 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 146 |
| 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 | 111 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 108 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 91 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 85 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 75 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 72 |
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 60 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 59 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 30.7% of Unclassified 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 £71.
The warranty question
A 3-year-old Unclassified passes its MOT 88.8% of the time. By 7 years old that drops to 79.2%, a 9.6 percentage point fall, right as the manufacturer warranty runs out.
Fuel type matters
Hybrid versions pass at 85% while Diesel versions pass at 77.3%, a 8 percentage point gap.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 88.8% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2019 | 83% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2018 | 80.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2017 | 78.7% | 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, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
14 earlier years
| 2016 | 79.2% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, 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 |
| 2015 | 72.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2014 | 72.7% | emissions levels exceed default limits, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
| 2013 | 84.5% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2012 | 88.3% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended |
| 2011 | 82.4% | 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 |
| 2010 | 77% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2009 | 86.4% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2008 | 84.1% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2007 | 79.9% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, 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 |
| 2006 | 81.1% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2005 | 77.3% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, 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 |
| 2004 | 83.6% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
| 2003 | 71.8% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all Unclassifieds tested had between 67,772 and 105,583 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 78,047 median miles, the Unclassified has 0.024 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 Unclassified MOT pass rate?
The Toyota Unclassified has a 81.3% MOT pass rate based on 5,485 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Toyota Unclassified?
The most common MOT failure on the Toyota Unclassified is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 150 failures. Other common issues include a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
What is the typical mileage of a Toyota Unclassified at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Toyota Unclassified is 78,047 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 67,772 and 105,583 miles.
Buying a used Unclassified?
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 81.3% pass rate and an average repair bill of £71 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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