Toyota Yaris Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Toyota Yaris reliable? We analysed 9,038,234 real MOT tests across 631,037 vehicles to find out.
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The Toyota Yaris is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and position lamp(s) not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Toyota Yaris.
Toyota Yaris Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Toyota Yaris. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Toyota Yaris MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Toyota Yaris to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Toyota Yaris Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Toyota Yaris fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Toyota Yaris Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Toyota Yaris models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Toyota Yaris Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Toyota Yaris owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Toyota Yaris MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Toyota Yaris year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 72 | 88.9% | 10,292 | 47,630 | 74,204 |
| 2022 | 179 | 92.7% | 10,992 | 20,213 | 30,852 |
| 2021 | 802 | 91.9% | 15,444 | 25,870 | 44,201 |
| 2020 | 56,488 | 89.5% | 13,320 | 21,296 | 32,523 |
| 2019 | 138,809 | 89.2% | 14,708 | 23,446 | 35,580 |
| 2018 | 171,074 | 87.9% | 16,950 | 27,016 | 40,662 |
| 2017 | 201,380 | 87.3% | 18,921 | 29,805 | 44,787 |
| 2016 | 241,358 | 86.8% | 21,192 | 33,304 | 50,176 |
| 2015 | 301,140 | 85.7% | 24,009 | 37,561 | 55,880 |
| 2014 | 327,791 | 83.0% | 26,177 | 40,989 | 60,981 |
| 2013 | 368,006 | 81.6% | 28,307 | 44,486 | 65,758 |
| 2012 | 391,787 | 80.6% | 29,709 | 47,185 | 69,718 |
| 2011 | 252,965 | 81.1% | 30,420 | 49,086 | 72,513 |
| 2010 | 332,020 | 79.5% | 32,629 | 53,301 | 78,457 |
| 2009 | 478,710 | 79.6% | 31,844 | 53,480 | 80,303 |
| 2008 | 522,351 | 76.0% | 36,468 | 59,713 | 87,431 |
| 2007 | 555,917 | 75.7% | 36,531 | 60,181 | 88,349 |
| 2006 | 542,413 | 75.3% | 36,735 | 60,952 | 89,039 |
| 2005 | 663,725 | 74.9% | 35,563 | 58,846 | 86,976 |
| 2004 | 695,409 | 74.2% | 36,787 | 60,531 | 88,650 |
How Long Does a Toyota Yaris Last?
Based on 631,037 Toyota Yaris vehicles on UK roads.
Toyota Yaris Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Toyota Yaris 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 Yaris
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
92.7% MOT pass rate from 179 tests
72.3% MOT pass rate from 247,039 tests
The best year to buy a used Toyota Yaris is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.7% across 179 tests. The 1999 model year has the lowest pass rate at 72.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Toyota Yaris Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Yaris THIS CAR | 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 |
| Toyota Aygo | 80.7% | 3,073,569 | 41,749 mi | 21 yrs |
| Renault Laguna | 64.6% | 2,783,232 | 89,257 mi | 32 yrs |
Compared to the Toyota Corolla (75.4% pass rate) and the Toyota Avensis (75.0% pass rate), the Toyota Yaris outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Toyota YarisShould you buy a used Toyota Yaris?
The Toyota Yaris has an overall MOT pass rate of 77.7% across 9,038,234 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Toyota Yaris are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (149,812 recorded failures), windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (133,602), and position lamp(s) not working (65,683). 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.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Toyota Yaris 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 Yaris owner drives around 4,759 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 Yaris models stay on UK roads for around 27 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.