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Toyota Yaris Sr Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Toyota Yaris Sr reliable? We analysed 1,055 real MOT tests across 192 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,055 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
82.4%
Typical Mileage
83,302mi
Annual Mileage
4,651mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Toyota Yaris Sr is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Toyota Yaris Sr.

Toyota Yaris Sr Number Plates

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

Toyota Yaris Sr Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Toyota Yaris Sr models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre split on side wall showing cords 1
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1

Toyota Yaris Sr Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
2,571 mi/yr
Typical
4,651 mi/yr
Average
5,534 mi/yr
Heavy usage
7,404 mi/yr

Toyota Yaris Sr Mileage Distribution

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

Median
83,302 mi
75th Percentile
111,244 mi
95th Percentile
150,701 mi
Max Recorded
198,106 mi

How Does the Toyota Yaris Sr Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Toyota Yaris Sr THIS CAR 82.4% 1,055 83,302 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
Burstner Unknown 91.3% 1,185 11,781 mi — yrs

Compared to the Toyota Yaris (77.7% pass rate) and the Toyota Corolla (75.4% pass rate), the Toyota Yaris Sr outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Toyota Yaris Sr?

The Toyota Yaris Sr has an overall MOT pass rate of 82.4% across 1,055 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre split on side wall showing cords. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Toyota Yaris Sr 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 Sr owner drives around 4,651 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.

Toyota Yaris Sr — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Toyota Yaris Sr reliable?
Based on 1,055 MOT tests, the Toyota Yaris Sr has a 82.4% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Toyota Yaris Sr?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Toyota Yaris Sr do per year?
The typical Toyota Yaris Sr does around 4,651 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Toyota Yaris Sr last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Toyota Yaris Sr?
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.