2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Toyota Yaris MOT pass rate and common faults

20,881 MOT tests in 2024. 56.5% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time56.5%
Failed or needed repairs43.5%
Typical mileage at test92,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 20,881 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working8.4%
  2. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.9%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.3%
    975 marked dangerous
  4. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.3%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.1%
  6. Stop lamp: not working3.0%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.8%
  8. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.8%
  9. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics39.9%
  2. Suspension17.5%
  3. Brakes13.5%
  4. Emissions & leaks9.4%
  5. Body & chassis8.6%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.4%
  7. Tyres7.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded19.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.2%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened13.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.0%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position 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 2007 Toyota Yaris?

In 2024, 56.5% of 2007 Toyota Yaris cars passed their MOT first time, across 20,881 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Toyota Yaris?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Toyota Yaris reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).