TOYOTA YARIS MOT Pass Rate
77.7% of 137,650 TOYOTA YARIS MOT tests pass.
At 77.7%, The YARIS passes slightly less often than the average across all TOYOTA models (81.2%).
The TOYOTA YARIS's pass rate of 77.7% is in line with the national average for cars, at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the TOYOTA YARIS tested at 0–3 years pass 90.2% of the time, compared with just 66.8% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 90.2% | 41 | 20,862 miles |
| 3–6 years | 92.3% | 12,065 | 31,129 miles |
| 6–10 years | 86.9% | 33,948 | 50,003 miles |
| 10–15 years | 79.3% | 40,729 | 72,603 miles |
| 15+ years | 66.8% | 50,867 | 96,976 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the TOYOTA YARIS
The most common reason the TOYOTA YARIS fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 69.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 69.1% | not working |
| Suspension | 38.0% | pin or bush excessively worn |
| Brakes | 29.0% | excessively corroded |
| Tyres | 19.0% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 17.7% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Body, chassis, structure | 12.0% | has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 11.5% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.6% | prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.1% | inscription illegible |
| Steering | 1.1% | ball joint has excessive play |
Related TOYOTA models
- TOYOTA AYGO — 79.9% pass rate
- TOYOTA PRIUS — 88.2% pass rate
- TOYOTA AURIS — 80.2% pass rate
- TOYOTA RAV4 — 83.7% pass rate
- TOYOTA HILUX — 74.9% pass rate
- TOYOTA C-HR — 91.9% pass rate