2001 · 23 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2001 Toyota Yaris MOT pass rate and common faults

6,846 MOT tests in 2024. 55.1% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time55.1%
Failed or needed repairs44.9%
Typical mileage at test93,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,846 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength7.2%
  2. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.8%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.4%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.0%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.9%
  6. Position lamp: not working3.7%
  7. Stop lamp: not working3.3%
  8. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.9%
  9. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.6%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    258 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics33.1%
  2. Suspension26.1%
  3. Brakes12.7%
  4. Emissions & leaks11.1%
  5. Body & chassis10.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.8%
  7. Tyres6.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened19.4%
  2. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn18.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.4%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.3%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases10.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. 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 2001 Toyota Yaris?

In 2024, 55.1% of 2001 Toyota Yaris cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,846 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Toyota Yaris?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2001 Toyota Yaris reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).