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Toyota Toyota Car Check — MOT History, Reliability & Faults

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Is the Toyota Toyota reliable? We analysed 1,077 real MOT tests across 136 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,077 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
70.1%
Typical Mileage
112,472mi
Annual Mileage
6,159mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
32yrs

The Toyota Toyota is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, fog lamp not working and position lamp(s) not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Toyota Toyota.

Toyota Toyota Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Toyota Toyota. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

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Toyota Toyota MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Toyota Toyota to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

77.6%
2008
69.6%
2005
73%
2004
70.3%
2003
67.2%
2002
65.1%
1998
70.2%
1997
65.1%
1996
60.7%
1994

Toyota Toyota Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Toyota Toyota fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
fog lamp not working 39
position lamp(s) not working 31
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 28
Stop lamp not working 26
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 20
Brake pipe excessively corroded 19
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 17

Toyota Toyota Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Toyota Toyota owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
3,633 mi/yr
Typical
6,159 mi/yr
Average
8,815 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,300 mi/yr

Toyota Toyota MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Toyota Toyota year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2008 58 77.6% 55,232 86,515 119,103
2005 56 69.6% 109,292 143,903 163,128
2004 126 73.0% 91,789 115,981 144,532
2003 64 70.3% 101,334 115,759 159,730
2002 64 67.2% 72,865 110,816 126,630
1998 86 65.1% 118,797 165,224 186,677
1997 151 70.2% 67,429 95,583 126,886
1996 83 65.1% 95,548 126,268 178,456
1994 61 60.7% 94,119 114,112 122,134

How Long Does a Toyota Toyota Last?

Based on 136 Toyota Toyota vehicles on UK roads.

Average
11.2 years
Median
11.0 years
Estimated max lifespan
32 years

Toyota Toyota Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Toyota Toyota MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
112,472 mi
75th Percentile
153,429 mi
95th Percentile
204,686 mi
Max Recorded
751,253 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Toyota Toyota

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2008

77.6% MOT pass rate from 58 tests

Year to avoid
1994

60.7% MOT pass rate from 61 tests

The best year to buy a used Toyota Toyota is 2008, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 77.6% across 58 tests. The 1994 model year has the lowest pass rate at 60.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Toyota Toyota Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Toyota Toyota THIS CAR 70.1% 1,077 112,472 mi 32 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
Citroen Xsara Picasso Desire HDI 76.4% 534 125,049 mi — yrs

Compared to the Toyota Yaris (77.7% pass rate) and the Toyota Corolla (75.4% pass rate), the Toyota Toyota trails behind on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Toyota Toyota?

The Toyota Toyota has an overall MOT pass rate of 70.1% across 1,077 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

The most common problems on the Toyota Toyota are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (43 recorded failures), fog lamp not working (39), and position lamp(s) not working (31). 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 Toyota owner drives around 6,159 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 Toyota models stay on UK roads for around 32 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.

Toyota Toyota — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Toyota Toyota reliable?
Based on 1,077 MOT tests, the Toyota Toyota has a 70.1% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Toyota Toyota?
The most common MOT failures are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, fog lamp not working, and position lamp(s) not working. Check these on any test drive.
How many miles does a Toyota Toyota do per year?
The typical Toyota Toyota does around 6,159 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Toyota Toyota last?
Most Toyota Toyota models stay on UK roads for around 32 years based on our analysis of 136 vehicles.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Toyota Toyota?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Toyota Toyota?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Toyota Toyota is 2008 with a 77.6% pass rate across 58 tests.