Toyota Yaris T3 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Toyota Yaris T3 car check
Is the Toyota Yaris T3 reliable? We analysed 5,559 real MOT tests across 1,075 vehicles to find out.
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The Toyota Yaris T3 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, position lamp(s) not working and tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Toyota Yaris T3.
Toyota Yaris T3 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Toyota Yaris T3. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Toyota Yaris T3 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Toyota Yaris T3 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Toyota Yaris T3 Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Toyota Yaris T3 models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Toyota Yaris T3 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Toyota Yaris T3 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Toyota Yaris T3 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Toyota Yaris T3 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 T3 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Yaris T3 THIS CAR | 79.0% | 5,559 | 91,419 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 |
| Honda Cb 1000 R-9 | 88.2% | 3,819 | 12,993 mi | 18 yrs |
Compared to the Toyota Yaris (77.7% pass rate) and the Toyota Corolla (75.4% pass rate), the Toyota Yaris T3 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Toyota Yaris T3 has an overall MOT pass rate of 79.0% across 5,559 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 T3 are windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (2 recorded failures), position lamp(s) not working (1), and tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (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.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.50 mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Toyota Yaris T3 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 T3 owner drives around 4,181 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.