Toyota Yaris Gs Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Toyota Yaris Gs reliable? We analysed 2,331 real MOT tests across 848 vehicles to find out.
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The Toyota Yaris Gs is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake application uneven, headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced has no pattern and tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Toyota Yaris Gs.
Toyota Yaris Gs Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Toyota Yaris Gs. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Toyota Yaris Gs Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Toyota Yaris Gs fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Toyota Yaris Gs Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Toyota Yaris Gs owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Toyota Yaris Gs Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Toyota Yaris Gs MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Toyota Yaris Gs Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Yaris Gs THIS CAR | 74.8% | 2,331 | 98,661 mi | — 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 |
| Matchless G3LS | 93% | 1,079 | 15,488 mi | 73 yrs |
Compared to the Toyota Yaris (77.7% pass rate) and the Toyota Corolla (75.4% pass rate), the Toyota Yaris Gs trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Toyota Yaris Gs has an overall MOT pass rate of 74.8% across 2,331 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Toyota Yaris Gs are brake application uneven (1 recorded failures), headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced has no pattern (1), and tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (1). 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 Yaris Gs owner drives around 3,630 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.
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.