Toyota Glanza Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Toyota Glanza reliable? We analysed 1,150 real MOT tests across 128 vehicles to find out.
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The Toyota Glanza is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include parking brake: efficiency below requirements, tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and parking brake recording little or no effort. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Toyota Glanza.
Toyota Glanza Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Toyota Glanza. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Toyota Glanza MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Toyota Glanza to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Toyota Glanza Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Toyota Glanza fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Toyota Glanza Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Toyota Glanza owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Toyota Glanza MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Toyota Glanza year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78 | 70.5% | 120,668 | 138,900 | 170,205 |
| 2009 | 68 | 72.1% | 88,162 | 119,883 | 144,286 |
| 2008 | 160 | 73.1% | 113,501 | 141,036 | 171,475 |
| 2007 | 204 | 69.1% | 89,999 | 128,044 | 160,812 |
| 2006 | 121 | 78.5% | 82,021 | 121,858 | 176,165 |
| 1996 | 214 | 74.3% | 80,843 | 99,537 | 140,279 |
How Long Does a Toyota Glanza Last?
Based on 128 Toyota Glanza vehicles on UK roads.
Toyota Glanza Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Toyota Glanza MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Toyota Glanza
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
78.5% MOT pass rate from 121 tests
69.1% MOT pass rate from 204 tests
The best year to buy a used Toyota Glanza is 2006, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 78.5% across 121 tests. The 2007 model year has the lowest pass rate at 69.1% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Toyota Glanza Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Glanza THIS CAR | 71.7% | 1,150 | 119,923 mi | 30 yrs |
| Toyota Yaris | 77.7% | 9,038,234 | 54,896 mi | 27 yrs |
| Toyota Corolla | 75.4% | 4,239,724 | 75,409 mi | 36 yrs |
| Toyota Avensis | 75% | 3,497,866 | 89,776 mi | 28 yrs |
| Peugeot Boxer 335 S L2H2 Bluehdi | 81% | 685 | 25,764 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Toyota Yaris (77.7% pass rate) and the Toyota Corolla (75.4% pass rate), the Toyota Glanza trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Toyota GlanzaShould you buy a used Toyota Glanza?
The Toyota Glanza has an overall MOT pass rate of 71.7% across 1,150 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Toyota Glanza are parking brake: efficiency below requirements (58 recorded failures), tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (55), and parking brake recording little or no effort (44). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Toyota Glanza owner drives around 5,912 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Toyota Glanza models stay on UK roads for around 30 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.