2012 · 12 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2012 Toyota Vitz MOT pass rate and common faults

423 MOT tests in 2024. 82.7% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

129Well above average
Passed first time82.7%
Failed or needed repairs17.3%
Typical mileage at test44,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 423 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.8%
  2. Rear fog lamp: does not emit a steady red light2.4%
  3. Rear fog lamp: missing2.4%
  4. Rear fog lamp - switch: missing1.7%
  5. Anti-roll bars - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.7%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.4%
  7. Rear fog lamp: not working1.2%
  8. Position lamp: not working0.9%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.9%
    12 marked dangerous
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics14.7%
  2. Suspension5.9%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.1%
  4. Tyres2.6%
  5. Brakes1.7%
  6. Body & chassis0.5%
  7. Wheels0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.1%
  4. Headlamp: has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced2.8%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2012 Toyota Vitz?

In 2024, 82.7% of 2012 Toyota Vitz cars passed their MOT first time, across 423 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Toyota Vitz?

The most common failure reasons were linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; rear fog lamp: does not emit a steady red light; rear fog lamp: missing. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Toyota Vitz reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 129, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).