Is the Toyota Yaris reliable?
The Toyota Yaris has a first-time MOT pass rate of 72.5%, from 1,365,492 tests on cars dating from 2000 to 2023. All cars together manage 71.7%. Raw pass rates flatter young models and punish old ones, so we also compare each Yaris with cars of the same age: on that basis it does 4.4 points better than a typical car, which makes it above average. The cleanest measure of build quality is the first test at three years old, where the Yaris scores 92.1% against 87.9% for all cars. Top of the failure list: wipers not clearing the screen, on 13.1% of failed tests.
Why Toyota Yariss fail the MOT
Of every hundred Yariss that fail, about 13 are marked down for wipers not clearing the screen and 10 for a sidelight not working. Percentages can add to more than 100 because one failed test often records several defects.
A wiper that smears is a fail. Blades cost less than the retest, so change them in the week before.
What testers flag before it fails
These are the advisories most often recorded on a Toyota Yaris: items that passed on the day but were wearing. Tyre tread below the legal minimum is noted on 13.5% of all tests. If one of these is on a car's last certificate, it is the next repair. Nationally, an advisory on lights becomes a failure 36.1% of the time.
Yaris pass rate by fuel
The hybrid Yaris has the better record at 85.4%; the diesel manages 60.9%. 24.5 points is a real difference. Allow for the hybrid fleet being younger.
| Fuel | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 68.4% | 937,672 |
| Hybrid | 85.4% | 360,307 |
| Diesel | 60.9% | 65,915 |
Toyota Yaris pass rate by year
Pass rates run from 55.4% for 2000 cars to 94.5% for 2023 cars. Most of that spread is age: a car tested at ten years old has had far more chances to wear something out than one tested at four.
| First used | Pass rate | Tests | Miles a year | First MOT pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Yaris 2023 | 94.5% | 2,237 | 10,574 | – |
| Toyota Yaris 2022 | 92.6% | 38,122 | 7,214 | 92.6% |
| Toyota Yaris 2021 | 92.1% | 52,445 | 6,803 | 93.1% |
| Toyota Yaris 2020 | 89.2% | 61,414 | 5,932 | 90.2% |
| Toyota Yaris 2019 | 87.3% | 82,760 | 5,776 | – |
| Toyota Yaris 2018 | 85.2% | 82,652 | 5,928 | – |
| Toyota Yaris 2017 | 83% | 79,632 | 5,887 | – |
| Toyota Yaris 2016 | 82.6% | 84,339 | 5,988 | – |
| Toyota Yaris 2015 | 80.5% | 91,162 | 6,101 | – |
| Toyota Yaris 2014 | 74.6% | 85,998 | 6,052 | – |
| Toyota Yaris 2013 | 71.1% | 85,739 | 6,027 | – |
| Toyota Yaris 2012 | 69.1% | 81,413 | 5,941 | – |
| Toyota Yaris 2011 | 68.7% | 47,942 | 5,726 | – |
| Toyota Yaris 2010 | 64.4% | 55,279 | 5,807 | – |
| Toyota Yaris 2009 | 64.5% | 72,888 | 5,536 | – |
| Toyota Yaris 2008 | 57.6% | 66,493 | 5,855 | – |
| Toyota Yaris 2007 | 56.3% | 62,047 | 5,600 | – |
| Toyota Yaris 2006 | 54.8% | 50,957 | 5,364 | – |
| Toyota Yaris 2005 | 54.8% | 49,068 | 4,861 | – |
| Toyota Yaris 2004 | 53.7% | 40,218 | 4,708 | – |
| Toyota Yaris 2003 | 54.1% | 34,301 | 4,548 | – |
| Toyota Yaris 2002 | 56.2% | 26,820 | 4,386 | – |
| Toyota Yaris 2001 | 55.7% | 21,023 | 4,223 | – |
| Toyota Yaris 2000 | 55.4% | 10,543 | 4,094 | – |
Pass rate by mileage
Take the 2015 Yaris, the year with the most tests: cars with under 40,000 miles on the clock pass 87% of the time, and that falls to 70.3% over 100,000. A 17-point drop across the mileage range is a bigger effect than the difference between most makes.
| Mileage at test (2015 cars) | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 87% | 29,417 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 81.1% | 28,886 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 75.8% | 18,650 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 72.7% | 8,588 |
| Over 100,000 | 70.3% | 5,620 |
How the Yaris compares
The average Toyota passes 74.5% of tests, so the Yaris is below the make's own average. Within the family, see Toyota Aygo reliability (75.9%), Toyota Prius MOT pass rate (78.4%), the RAV4 (77%) and Toyota Corolla reliability (75.5%), or every Toyota model compared. For a cross-make comparison, the Land Rover Range Rover (all models) and BMW 3 Series have similar test volumes and their own pages. The full reliability table puts them side by side, and the national MOT statistics give the baseline.
Each Yaris year in detail
Each year opens to show its own failure list and pass rate by mileage.
Toyota Yaris 2023 94.5% pass 2,237 tests
On a 2023 Toyota Yaris, headlamp aim out of adjustment appears on 15.3% of failed tests, with a leaking shock absorbers next at 12.9%.
2023 cars pass 95% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 100% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 95% | 2,075 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 89.8% | 118 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 80.8% | 26 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 81.3% | 16 |
| Over 100,000 | 100% | 2 |
Toyota Yaris 2022 92.6% pass 38,122 tests92.6% at first MOT
On a 2022 Toyota Yaris, wipers not clearing the screen appears on 17.5% of failed tests, with headlamp aim out of adjustment next at 16.5%.
2022 cars pass 93.1% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 84.6% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 93.1% | 35,609 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 87.6% | 2,019 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 85.2% | 364 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 74.7% | 91 |
| Over 100,000 | 84.6% | 39 |
Toyota Yaris 2021 92.1% pass 52,445 tests93.1% at first MOT
On a 2021 Toyota Yaris, wipers not clearing the screen appears on 24.1% of failed tests, with a tyre worn or cut to the cords next at 14.2%.
2021 cars pass 92.7% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 70.2% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 92.7% | 46,948 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 88% | 4,319 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 84.7% | 868 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 80.6% | 216 |
| Over 100,000 | 70.2% | 94 |
Toyota Yaris 2020 89.2% pass 61,414 tests90.2% at first MOT
On a 2020 Toyota Yaris, wipers not clearing the screen appears on 32.4% of failed tests, with a tyre worn or cut to the cords next at 8.6%.
2020 cars pass 90.3% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 74.3% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 90.3% | 53,820 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 83.1% | 5,738 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 78.2% | 1,284 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 77% | 369 |
| Over 100,000 | 74.3% | 202 |
By fuel: hybrid 89.3% (40,929 tests), petrol 89.2% (20,481 tests).
Toyota Yaris 2019 87.3% pass 82,760 tests
On a 2019 Toyota Yaris, wipers not clearing the screen appears on 28.3% of failed tests, with wheel bearings rough when rotated next at 10%.
2019 cars pass 89.2% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 74.2% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 89.2% | 65,632 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 81.2% | 12,693 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 78.5% | 3,151 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 77.3% | 814 |
| Over 100,000 | 74.2% | 469 |
By fuel: petrol 87.7% (43,233 tests), hybrid 86.9% (39,527 tests).
Toyota Yaris 2018 85.2% pass 82,652 tests
On a 2018 Toyota Yaris, wipers not clearing the screen appears on 17.8% of failed tests, with wheel bearings rough when rotated next at 16.2%.
2018 cars pass 88.5% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 73.2% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 88.5% | 55,046 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 80.2% | 19,012 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 76.3% | 5,879 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 72.3% | 1,783 |
| Over 100,000 | 73.2% | 932 |
By fuel: hybrid 84.9% (47,380 tests), petrol 85.6% (35,270 tests).
Toyota Yaris 2017 83% pass 79,632 tests
On a 2017 Toyota Yaris, wheel bearings rough when rotated appears on 16.8% of failed tests, with wipers not clearing the screen next at 12.2%.
2017 cars pass 87% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 72.9% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 87% | 44,233 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 80% | 22,293 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 75.9% | 8,507 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 72.8% | 2,941 |
| Over 100,000 | 72.9% | 1,658 |
By fuel: petrol 83.7% (44,071 tests), hybrid 82.2% (34,908 tests), diesel 79% (649 tests).
Toyota Yaris 2016 82.6% pass 84,339 tests
On a 2016 Toyota Yaris, wipers not clearing the screen appears on 11.8% of failed tests, with side repeaters not working next at 11.7%.
2016 cars pass 88.2% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 69.6% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 88.2% | 36,710 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 81.6% | 26,033 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 76% | 13,218 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 72.9% | 5,153 |
| Over 100,000 | 69.6% | 3,223 |
By fuel: petrol 83.3% (52,456 tests), hybrid 81.7% (29,476 tests), diesel 79.7% (2,388 tests).
Toyota Yaris 2015 80.5% pass 91,162 tests
On a 2015 Toyota Yaris, wipers not clearing the screen appears on 11.2% of failed tests, with a headlamp not working next at 11.2%.
2015 cars pass 87% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 70.3% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 87% | 29,417 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 81.1% | 28,886 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 75.8% | 18,650 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 72.7% | 8,588 |
| Over 100,000 | 70.3% | 5,620 |
By fuel: petrol 81.2% (58,823 tests), hybrid 79.4% (30,090 tests), diesel 76.6% (2,231 tests).
Toyota Yaris 2014 74.6% pass 85,998 tests
On a 2014 Toyota Yaris, a broken coil spring appears on 22.3% of failed tests, with a sidelight not working next at 12.3%.
2014 cars pass 83% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 64.3% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 83% | 21,919 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 76.8% | 25,683 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 70.9% | 19,809 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 66.8% | 10,778 |
| Over 100,000 | 64.3% | 7,805 |
By fuel: petrol 74.4% (58,843 tests), hybrid 76.4% (23,195 tests), diesel 67.7% (3,931 tests).
Toyota Yaris 2013 71.1% pass 85,739 tests
On a 2013 Toyota Yaris, a broken coil spring appears on 23% of failed tests, with a sidelight not working next at 19.4%.
2013 cars pass 82% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 61.1% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 82% | 16,445 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 74.5% | 23,496 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 68.2% | 21,569 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 64.5% | 13,348 |
| Over 100,000 | 61.1% | 10,880 |
By fuel: petrol 70.4% (66,260 tests), hybrid 75.3% (15,839 tests), diesel 65.3% (3,566 tests).
Toyota Yaris 2012 69.1% pass 81,413 tests
On a 2012 Toyota Yaris, a sidelight not working appears on 20.4% of failed tests, with a broken coil spring next at 20%.
2012 cars pass 80.3% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 60.3% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 80.3% | 12,552 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 73.7% | 20,030 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 67.6% | 20,659 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 63.6% | 14,483 |
| Over 100,000 | 60.3% | 13,685 |
By fuel: petrol 69% (69,665 tests), hybrid 72.4% (6,338 tests), diesel 64.1% (4,203 tests), other 73.7% (620 tests), electric 70.4% (587 tests).
Toyota Yaris 2011 68.7% pass 47,942 tests
On a 2011 Toyota Yaris, a sidelight not working appears on 19.3% of failed tests, with a broken coil spring next at 15.8%.
2011 cars pass 80.9% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 60% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 80.9% | 6,304 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 74.6% | 10,680 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 68.2% | 12,471 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 63% | 9,205 |
| Over 100,000 | 60% | 9,277 |
By fuel: petrol 68.9% (44,939 tests), diesel 64.9% (2,996 tests).
Toyota Yaris 2010 64.4% pass 55,279 tests
On a 2010 Toyota Yaris, a broken coil spring appears on 17.6% of failed tests, with a sidelight not working next at 15.4%.
2010 cars pass 78.7% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 56.5% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 78.7% | 5,579 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 71.7% | 10,086 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 64.9% | 13,444 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 60.4% | 11,855 |
| Over 100,000 | 56.5% | 14,310 |
By fuel: petrol 64.9% (50,217 tests), diesel 59.7% (5,051 tests).
Toyota Yaris 2009 64.5% pass 72,888 tests
On a 2009 Toyota Yaris, a sidelight not working appears on 17.1% of failed tests, with a broken coil spring next at 16.7%.
2009 cars pass 80.3% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 56% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 80.3% | 7,692 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 72.5% | 12,612 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 66.2% | 15,931 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 60% | 15,333 |
| Over 100,000 | 56% | 21,310 |
By fuel: petrol 64.8% (67,917 tests), diesel 59.8% (4,968 tests).
Toyota Yaris 2008 57.6% pass 66,493 tests
On a 2008 Toyota Yaris, a sidelight not working appears on 17.9% of failed tests, with a brake light not working next at 12.7%.
2008 cars pass 76.7% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 51.6% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 76.7% | 3,886 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 66.6% | 8,299 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 60.1% | 13,442 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 55.7% | 14,662 |
| Over 100,000 | 51.6% | 26,191 |
By fuel: petrol 57.6% (54,199 tests), diesel 57.6% (12,290 tests).
Toyota Yaris 2007 56.3% pass 62,047 tests
On a 2007 Toyota Yaris, a sidelight not working appears on 18.9% of failed tests, with a brake light not working next at 12.3%.
2007 cars pass 74.3% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 51% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 74.3% | 3,316 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 64.9% | 7,589 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 58.9% | 12,070 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 54.8% | 13,702 |
| Over 100,000 | 51% | 25,361 |
By fuel: petrol 56.2% (53,015 tests), diesel 57.1% (9,025 tests).
Toyota Yaris 2006 54.8% pass 50,957 tests
On a 2006 Toyota Yaris, a sidelight not working appears on 18.6% of failed tests, with headlamp aim out of adjustment next at 13.8%.
2006 cars pass 72.4% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 49.6% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 72.4% | 2,520 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 64.3% | 5,730 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 58.2% | 9,632 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 53.4% | 11,261 |
| Over 100,000 | 49.6% | 21,805 |
By fuel: petrol 54.7% (45,625 tests), diesel 55.7% (5,329 tests).
Toyota Yaris 2005 54.8% pass 49,068 tests
On a 2005 Toyota Yaris, a sidelight not working appears on 17.2% of failed tests, with a brake light not working next at 16.5%.
2005 cars pass 71.9% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 49.3% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 71.9% | 3,295 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 63% | 6,878 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 57% | 9,705 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 52% | 10,260 |
| Over 100,000 | 49.3% | 18,882 |
By fuel: petrol 54.7% (45,398 tests), diesel 56.6% (3,669 tests).
Toyota Yaris 2004 53.7% pass 40,218 tests
On a 2004 Toyota Yaris, a sidelight not working appears on 17% of failed tests, with a brake light not working next at 16.2%.
2004 cars pass 68.6% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 48.6% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 68.6% | 2,497 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 62.3% | 5,328 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 56.6% | 7,767 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 51.1% | 8,461 |
| Over 100,000 | 48.6% | 16,098 |
By fuel: petrol 53.8% (37,468 tests), diesel 52.5% (2,742 tests).
Toyota Yaris 2003 54.1% pass 34,301 tests
On a 2003 Toyota Yaris, a brake light not working appears on 16.2% of failed tests, with a sidelight not working next at 15.9%.
2003 cars pass 70.7% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 48.3% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 70.7% | 2,109 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 63.9% | 4,316 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 56% | 6,556 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 53.1% | 7,057 |
| Over 100,000 | 48.3% | 14,237 |
By fuel: petrol 53.9% (32,483 tests), diesel 57.4% (1,818 tests).
Toyota Yaris 2002 56.2% pass 26,820 tests
On a 2002 Toyota Yaris, a sidelight not working appears on 13.5% of failed tests, with a brake light not working next at 13.4%.
2002 cars pass 75.7% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 49.9% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 75.7% | 1,502 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 65.5% | 3,413 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 58.8% | 5,091 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 55.7% | 5,443 |
| Over 100,000 | 49.9% | 11,359 |
By fuel: petrol 56.1% (25,758 tests), diesel 57.8% (1,059 tests).
Toyota Yaris 2001 55.7% pass 21,023 tests
On a 2001 Toyota Yaris, body mounting corroded at a mounting point appears on 16.2% of failed tests, with a sidelight not working next at 12.1%.
2001 cars pass 73.9% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 49.1% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 73.9% | 907 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 66.7% | 2,571 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 59.5% | 4,147 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 55.3% | 4,474 |
| Over 100,000 | 49.1% | 8,910 |
Toyota Yaris 2000 55.4% pass 10,543 tests
On a 2000 Toyota Yaris, body mounting corroded at a mounting point appears on 19.9% of failed tests, with wipers not clearing the screen next at 11.9%.
2000 cars pass 74% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 48.6% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 74% | 450 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 67.2% | 1,312 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 60.4% | 1,991 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 54.4% | 2,144 |
| Over 100,000 | 48.6% | 4,640 |
Questions people ask
How reliable is the Toyota Yaris?
On MOT evidence the Toyota Yaris is above average. It passes 72.5% of tests against 71.7% for all cars, and beats cars of the same age by 4.4 points. 92.1% pass their first MOT at three years old. Figures from 1,365,492 DVSA tests.
What fails a Toyota Yaris MOT most often?
Wipers not clearing the screen (13.1% of failed tests), a sidelight not working (9.8%) and a broken coil spring (6.8%). A wiper that smears is a fail. Blades cost less than the retest, so change them in the week before.
What is the best year for a used Toyota Yaris?
Among years with a large sample, 2022 cars have the highest pass rate at 92.6% and 2004 cars the lowest at 53.7%. Newer years pass more because they are younger, so compare a specific car's year against the table above rather than against the overall figure.
What advisories does a Toyota Yaris usually get?
Tyre tread below the legal minimum is the most frequent, noted on 13.5% of all Yaris tests, then a damaged tyre sidewall (11.6%). An advisory passes the car today but marks the item most likely to fail next year.
How many miles a year does a Toyota Yaris do?
About 5,772 miles a year on average, calculated from the odometer readings recorded at consecutive MOTs. That is below the UK average of roughly 7,400.
Does the Toyota Yaris pass rate apply to my car?
The figures describe the whole fleet. For one car, enter its registration in the free MOT check to see its own test history, advisories and mileage, set against these averages for its year.
Own a Yaris?
Enter the registration to see its own MOT history, advisories and mileage set against these figures, including whether it has done more or fewer than the 5,772 miles a year typical of the model.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 to 2025. Class 4 cars, normal tests only; a pass after rectification counts as an initial failure. Age-adjusted figures compare the model's pass rate at each age with the national rate at the same age. Methodology.