2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 Toyota Yaris MOT pass rate and common faults

30,634 MOT tests in 2024. 80.5% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time80.5%
Failed or needed repairs19.5%
Typical mileage at test51,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 30,634 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.4%
  2. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    761 marked dangerous
  4. Side repeaters: not working1.1%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.1%
    404 marked dangerous
  6. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.9%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  8. Headlamp: not working on main beam0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics11.3%
  2. Tyres6.0%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.8%
  4. Brakes4.7%
  5. Suspension2.6%
  6. Body & chassis0.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.9%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.5%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2015 Toyota Yaris?

In 2024, 80.5% of 2015 Toyota Yaris cars passed their MOT first time, across 30,634 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Toyota Yaris?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; headlamp: not working on dipped beam; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2015 Toyota Yaris reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 110, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).