2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Toyota Yaris MOT pass rate and common faults

27,876 MOT tests in 2024. 87.0% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time87.0%
Failed or needed repairs13.0%
Typical mileage at test26,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 27,876 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.0%
  2. Wheel bearings: rough when rotated1.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
    371 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.7%
  5. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.6%
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.5%
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.5%
    166 marked dangerous
  9. Side repeaters: not working0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.4%
  2. Lights & electrics4.2%
  3. Tyres3.5%
  4. Brakes1.8%
  5. Suspension1.7%
  6. Body & chassis0.1%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.1%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.2%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.7%

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 2019 Toyota Yaris?

In 2024, 87.0% of 2019 Toyota Yaris cars passed their MOT first time, across 27,876 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Toyota Yaris?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; wheel bearings: rough when rotated; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2019 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).