2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 Toyota Vitz MOT pass rate and common faults

341 MOT tests in 2024. 87.4% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

131Well above average
Passed first time87.4%
Failed or needed repairs12.6%
Typical mileage at test42,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 341 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rear fog lamp: missing2.6%
  2. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.1%
  3. Anti-roll bars - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.5%
  4. Rear fog lamp - switch: missing1.2%
  5. Position lamp: not working1.2%
  6. Rear fog lamp: does not emit a steady red light0.9%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.6%
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.6%
  9. Rear fog lamp: not working0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics10.9%
  2. Suspension5.3%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.1%
  4. Tyres0.6%
  5. Number plates & VIN0.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.3%
  7. Brakes0.3%
  8. Steering0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.8%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.6%
  3. Headlamp: has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced1.5%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.9%
  5. Bumpers: insecure0.6%

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: rear fog lamp: missing. 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 2013 Toyota Vitz?

In 2024, 87.4% of 2013 Toyota Vitz cars passed their MOT first time, across 341 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Toyota Vitz?

The most common failure reasons were rear fog lamp: missing; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; anti-roll bars - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Toyota Vitz reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 131, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).