TOYOTA VITZ MOT Pass Rate
89.2% of 1,117 TOYOTA VITZ MOT tests pass.
The VITZ passes its MOT 89.2% of the time — well above the average across all TOYOTA models, which sits at 81.2%.
The TOYOTA VITZ passes its MOT 89.2% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 92.3% at 3–6 years to 80.0% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (21) | 21 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 92.3% | 65 | 47,934 miles |
| 6–10 years | 90.9% | 175 | 45,753 miles |
| 10–15 years | 89.7% | 756 | 46,199 miles |
| 15+ years | 80.0% | 100 | 81,496 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the TOYOTA VITZ
The most common reason the TOYOTA VITZ fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 73.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 73.9% | not working |
| Suspension | 33.9% | ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Tyres | 17.6% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 15.2% | provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Brakes | 8.5% | has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment |
| Body, chassis, structure | 5.5% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.4% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 1.8% | carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.8% | inscription illegible |
| Road Wheels | 1.2% | more than one fixing loose |
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