Toyota Wish Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Toyota Wish reliable? We analysed 1,345 real MOT tests across 230 vehicles to find out.
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The Toyota Wish is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Toyota Wish.
Toyota Wish Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Toyota Wish. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Toyota Wish MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Toyota Wish to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Toyota Wish Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Toyota Wish fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Toyota Wish Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Toyota Wish models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Toyota Wish Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Toyota Wish owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Toyota Wish MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Toyota Wish year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 61 | 75.4% | 52,762 | 74,397 | 123,386 |
| 2020 | 59 | 74.6% | 82,585 | 113,681 | 134,137 |
| 2019 | 71 | 81.7% | 92,652 | 116,099 | 134,848 |
| 2016 | 98 | 73.5% | 64,834 | 90,902 | 145,980 |
| 2015 | 51 | 70.6% | 94,260 | 149,261 | 168,669 |
| 2013 | 76 | 77.6% | 63,000 | 86,390 | 149,320 |
| 2012 | 72 | 83.3% | 48,436 | 62,387 | 103,574 |
| 2011 | 83 | 80.7% | 69,366 | 99,458 | 125,880 |
| 2010 | 188 | 78.2% | 65,654 | 86,541 | 113,272 |
| 2009 | 135 | 77.8% | 54,171 | 73,372 | 100,055 |
| 2007 | 107 | 77.6% | 56,908 | 99,982 | 127,038 |
| 2003 | 55 | 72.7% | 84,758 | 117,204 | 136,475 |
How Long Does a Toyota Wish Last?
Based on 230 Toyota Wish vehicles on UK roads.
Toyota Wish Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Toyota Wish 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 Wish
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
83.3% MOT pass rate from 72 tests
70.6% MOT pass rate from 51 tests
The best year to buy a used Toyota Wish is 2012, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 83.3% across 72 tests. The 2015 model year has the lowest pass rate at 70.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Toyota Wish Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Wish THIS CAR | 77.5% | 1,345 | 92,357 mi | 23 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 |
| Mercedes-benz E 220 D SE Auto | 94.9% | 1,305 | 58,403 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Toyota Yaris (77.7% pass rate) and the Toyota Corolla (75.4% pass rate), the Toyota Wish sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Toyota WishShould you buy a used Toyota Wish?
The Toyota Wish has an overall MOT pass rate of 77.5% across 1,345 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common failure point is fog lamp not working with 11 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Toyota Wish with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Toyota Wish owner drives around 7,266 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 Wish models stay on UK roads for around 23 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.