TOYOTA YARIS MOT pass rate
80.5% of 624,453 TOYOTA YARIS MOT tests pass.
At 80.5%, The YARIS passes slightly less often than the average across all TOYOTA models (82.3%).
The TOYOTA YARIS has a pass rate of 80.5%, a little higher than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the TOYOTA YARIS tested at 0–3 years pass 96.5% of the time, compared with just 66.5% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 96.5% | 30,501 | 19,247 miles |
| 3–6 years | 92.9% | 104,850 | 28,126 miles |
| 6–10 years | 87.2% | 148,881 | 48,876 miles |
| 10–15 years | 79.2% | 157,776 | 71,863 miles |
| 15+ years | 66.5% | 182,445 | 95,177 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the TOYOTA YARIS
The most common reason the TOYOTA YARIS fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 65.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 65.0% | Not working |
| Suspension | 35.9% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Brakes | 28.4% | Excessively corroded |
| Visibility | 20.1% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 19.1% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Body, chassis, structure | 11.1% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 10.7% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.5% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.1% | Inscription illegible |
| Steering | 0.9% | Ball joint has excessive play |
Related TOYOTA models
- TOYOTA AYGO — 81.7% pass rate
- TOYOTA PRIUS — 88.5% pass rate
- TOYOTA AURIS — 81.2% pass rate
- TOYOTA RAV4 — 83.1% pass rate
- TOYOTA COROLLA — 82.5% pass rate
- TOYOTA C-HR — 92.0% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the TOYOTA YARIS?
- 80.5% of TOYOTA YARIS MOT tests pass, based on 624,453 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the TOYOTA YARIS?
- The most common reason the TOYOTA YARIS fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 65.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the TOYOTA YARIS's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the TOYOTA service history guide for how to check and keep one.