2002 · 22 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2002 Toyota Yaris MOT pass rate and common faults

8,795 MOT tests in 2024. 55.9% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time55.9%
Failed or needed repairs44.1%
Typical mileage at test92,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 8,795 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working6.3%
  2. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.0%
  3. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.9%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.3%
  5. Position lamp: not working4.0%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.8%
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.0%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
    337 marked dangerous
  9. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics39.1%
  2. Suspension20.5%
  3. Brakes14.5%
  4. Body & chassis9.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks9.2%
  7. Tyres6.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn19.0%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened16.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.4%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength9.8%

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: stop lamp: not working. 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 2002 Toyota Yaris?

In 2024, 55.9% of 2002 Toyota Yaris cars passed their MOT first time, across 8,795 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Toyota Yaris?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2002 Toyota Yaris reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).