2020 · 4 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2020 Toyota Yaris MOT pass rate and common faults

20,489 MOT tests in 2024. 89.0% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time89.0%
Failed or needed repairs11.0%
Typical mileage at test21,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 20,489 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.8%
    219 marked dangerous
  4. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.5%
  5. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%
  6. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.4%
  7. Headlamp aim: too high0.4%
  8. Side repeaters: not working0.4%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.3%
    75 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.2%
  2. Tyres3.4%
  3. Lights & electrics3.0%
  4. Brakes1.1%
  5. Suspension0.7%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.1%
  7. Body & chassis0.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.8%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.7%

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 2020 Toyota Yaris?

In 2024, 89.0% of 2020 Toyota Yaris cars passed their MOT first time, across 20,489 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Toyota Yaris?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2020 Toyota Yaris reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).