Toyota Yaris Sr Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Toyota Yaris Sr car check
Is the Toyota Yaris Sr reliable? We analysed 1,055 real MOT tests across 192 vehicles to find out.
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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.
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.
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.
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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Check a specific Toyota Yaris SrShould 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.