2018 · 6 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2018 Toyota Yaris MOT pass rate and common faults

27,936 MOT tests in 2024. 85.1% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time85.1%
Failed or needed repairs14.9%
Typical mileage at test32,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 27,936 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wheel bearings: rough when rotated2.4%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.3%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    437 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  5. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.7%
  6. Side repeaters: not working0.6%
  7. Headlamp aim: too high0.5%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.5%
    163 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics6.1%
  2. Tyres4.3%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.9%
  4. Suspension3.6%
  5. Brakes2.5%
  6. Body & chassis0.2%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.2%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.3%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.9%

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: wheel bearings: rough when rotated. 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 Yaris?

In 2024, 85.1% of 2018 Toyota Yaris cars passed their MOT first time, across 27,936 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

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

The most common failure reasons were wheel bearings: rough when rotated; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2018 Toyota Yaris reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).