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Toyota Yaris Y20 Vvt-i Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Toyota Yaris Y20 Vvt-i reliable? We analysed 233 real MOT tests across 149 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 233 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
99.1%
Typical Mileage
26,257mi
Annual Mileage
5,345mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Toyota Yaris Y20 Vvt-i is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Toyota Yaris Y20 Vvt-i.

Toyota Yaris Y20 Vvt-i Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Toyota Yaris Y20 Vvt-i. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Toyota Yaris Y20 Vvt-i Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Toyota Yaris Y20 Vvt-i owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
3,466 mi/yr
Typical
5,345 mi/yr
Average
6,486 mi/yr
Heavy usage
8,510 mi/yr

Toyota Yaris Y20 Vvt-i Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Toyota Yaris Y20 Vvt-i MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
26,257 mi
75th Percentile
39,349 mi
95th Percentile
67,228 mi
Max Recorded
106,428 mi

How Does the Toyota Yaris Y20 Vvt-i Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Toyota Yaris Y20 Vvt-i THIS CAR 99.1% 233 26,257 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
Man Tge 3.140 Lion XC 82.4% 358 74,176 mi — yrs

Compared to the Toyota Yaris (77.7% pass rate) and the Toyota Corolla (75.4% pass rate), the Toyota Yaris Y20 Vvt-i outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Toyota Yaris Y20 Vvt-i?

The Toyota Yaris Y20 Vvt-i has an overall MOT pass rate of 99.1% across 233 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Toyota Yaris Y20 Vvt-i owner drives around 5,345 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 Y20 Vvt-i — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Toyota Yaris Y20 Vvt-i reliable?
Based on 233 MOT tests, the Toyota Yaris Y20 Vvt-i has a 99.1% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Toyota Yaris Y20 Vvt-i?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Toyota Yaris Y20 Vvt-i do per year?
The typical Toyota Yaris Y20 Vvt-i does around 5,345 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Toyota Yaris Y20 Vvt-i last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Toyota Yaris Y20 Vvt-i?
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.