2018 · 6 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2018 Toyota Vitz MOT pass rate and common faults

123 MOT tests in 2024. 95.1% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

115Well above average
Passed first time95.1%
Failed or needed repairs4.9%
Typical mileage at test43,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 123 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.6%
  2. Road Wheels - condition: badly distorted0.8%
  3. Rear fog lamp: not working0.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%
    1 marked dangerous
  5. Position lamp: not working0.8%
  6. Wheel bearings: rough when rotated0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics3.3%
  2. Wheels0.8%
  3. Tyres0.8%
  4. Suspension0.8%

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 structure4.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
  4. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm1.6%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened0.8%

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: headlamp: not working on dipped beam. 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 2018 Toyota Vitz?

In 2024, 95.1% of 2018 Toyota Vitz cars passed their MOT first time, across 123 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Toyota Vitz?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp: not working on dipped beam; road wheels - condition: badly distorted; rear fog lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2018 Toyota Vitz reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 115, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).