Toyota Yaris
From 653,262 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Yariss fare better: 2021 models pass at 94% vs 64% for 1999.
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 14,217 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 | 14,217 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 13,312 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 12,949 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 12,071 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 10,774 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 9,980 |
| 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 | 9,524 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 9,132 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 8,558 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 7,710 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 18% of Yaris failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 29.5% 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 £112.
Fuel type matters
Hybrid versions pass at 84.6% while Diesel versions pass at 68.7%, a 16 percentage point gap.
Toyota Yaris on UK roads
The fleet is growing: 37,504 newly registered in the past year with 16,752 leaving, a net gain of 20,752. Currently at its highest numbers ever.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 567,019 | 24,336 | +8,885 | -4,044 | +4,841 |
| 2025 Q2 | 562,520 | 23,994 | +8,101 | -3,644 | +4,457 |
| 2025 Q1 | 558,407 | 23,650 | +11,564 | -5,543 | +6,021 |
| 2024 Q4 | 553,137 | 22,899 | +8,954 | -3,521 | +5,433 |
| 2024 Q3 | 548,164 | 22,439 | +10,592 | -3,469 | +7,123 |
| 2024 Q2 | 541,561 | 21,919 | +10,481 | -3,817 | +6,664 |
| 2024 Q1 | 535,009 | 21,807 | +10,977 | -4,341 | +6,636 |
| 2023 Q4 | 529,059 | 21,121 | +9,208 | -2,360 | +6,848 |
20 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yaris Design Hev Cvt | Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 50,577 | 14% |
| Yaris Tr Vvt-I | Petrol | 50,108 | 14% |
| Yaris Icon Vvt-I | Petrol | 38,201 | 11% |
| Yaris Icon Hev Cvt | Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 25,540 | 7% |
| Yaris Excel Hev Cvt | Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 20,276 | 6% |
| Yaris Cross Design Hev Auto | Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 19,487 | 5% |
| Yaris Cross Excel Hev Auto | Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 18,789 | 5% |
| Yaris T3 | Petrol | 14,732 | 4% |
| Yaris Icon Tech Vvt-I | Petrol | 14,533 | 4% |
| Yaris Cross Icon Hev Auto | Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 13,258 | 4% |
| Yaris Icon Tech Vvt-I Hev Cvt | Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 13,191 | 4% |
| Yaris Tr | Petrol | 12,714 | 4% |
| Yaris Icon Vvt-I Cvt | Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 9,951 | 3% |
| Yaris T Spirit Vvt-I | Petrol | 9,500 | 3% |
| Yaris Icon Hybrid Vvt-I Cvt | Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 9,048 | 3% |
| Yaris Icon + Vvt-I | Petrol | 8,507 | 2% |
| Yaris Sr Vvt-I | Petrol | 7,625 | 2% |
| Yaris Tr D-4D | Diesel | 7,278 | 2% |
| Yaris Design Vvt-I | Petrol | 7,203 | 2% |
| Yaris Tr Vvt-I Cvt | Petrol | 6,711 | 2% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 94% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2020 | 89.1% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2019 | 88% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2018 | 86.6% | a wheel bearing excessively rough, a tyre seriously damaged |
19 earlier years
| 2017 | 85% | a wheel bearing excessively rough, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2016 | 84.8% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2015 | 82.8% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led |
| 2014 | 79.8% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2013 | 77.6% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2012 | 75.8% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2011 | 75% | brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2010 | 72.1% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 2009 | 71.7% | 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 |
| 2008 | 66.4% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2007 | 65.7% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2006 | 64.5% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2005 | 64.4% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2004 | 64.2% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2003 | 63.9% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2002 | 65.3% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2001 | 64.2% | 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, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2000 | 64.2% | 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, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 1999 | 64% | 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, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all Yariss tested had between 80,003 and 136,521 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 102,541 median miles, the Yaris has 0.023 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Toyota models
| Toyota Aygo | 78.9% |
| Toyota Prius | 82.4% |
| Toyota Auris | 76.7% |
| Toyota Rav4 | 82.8% |
| Toyota Hilux | 75% |
Common questions
What is the Toyota Yaris MOT pass rate?
The Toyota Yaris has a 76% MOT pass rate based on 653,262 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Toyota Yaris?
The most common MOT failure on the Toyota Yaris is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 14,217 failures. Other common issues include a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
How many Toyota Yariss are on UK roads?
There are 567,019 Toyota Yariss currently licensed on UK roads, with 24,336 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Toyota Yaris at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Toyota Yaris is 102,541 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 80,003 and 136,521 miles.
Buying a used Yaris?
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 76% pass rate and an average repair bill of £112 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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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.