2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Toyota Vitz MOT pass rate and common faults

105 MOT tests in 2024. 86.7% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

124Well above average
Passed first time86.7%
Failed or needed repairs13.3%
Typical mileage at test45,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 105 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. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.9%
  3. Rear fog lamp - switch: missing1.9%
  4. Position lamp: not working1.9%
  5. Rear fog lamp: missing1.9%
  6. Rear fog lamp: does not emit a steady red light1.9%
  7. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1.0%
  8. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.0%
  9. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.0%
  10. Rear fog lamp: not working1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics11.4%
  2. Suspension5.7%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.8%
  4. Brakes1.9%
  5. Seat belts & airbags1.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.0%

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 structure1.9%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.0%
  4. Registration plates: insecure1.0%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine1.0%

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 2014 Toyota Vitz?

In 2024, 86.7% of 2014 Toyota Vitz cars passed their MOT first time, across 105 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Toyota Vitz?

The most common failure reasons were linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; washers: provides insufficient washer liquid; rear fog lamp - switch: missing. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 Toyota Vitz reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 124, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).