Toyota Wish
From 325 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
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 a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. The top issue, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, caused 25 failures in 2024. 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 | 25 |
| 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 | 15 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 13 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 9 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 8 |
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 6 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 5 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated | 4 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 19.6% of Wish failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 9.8% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £88.
Typical mileage
Half of all Wishs tested had between 50,817 and 110,426 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 67,363 median miles, the Wish has 0.044 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 Wish MOT pass rate?
The Toyota Wish has a 70.5% MOT pass rate based on 325 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Toyota Wish?
The most common MOT failure on the Toyota Wish is a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, which caused 25 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.
What is the typical mileage of a Toyota Wish at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Toyota Wish is 67,363 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 50,817 and 110,426 miles.
Buying a used Wish?
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 70.5% pass rate and an average repair bill of £88 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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