2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Toyota Vitz MOT pass rate and common faults

286 MOT tests in 2024. 76.6% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

124Well above average
Passed first time76.6%
Failed or needed repairs23.4%
Typical mileage at test50,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 286 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rear fog lamp: does not emit a steady red light3.8%
  2. Anti-roll bars - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.5%
  3. Position lamp: not working3.1%
  4. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.8%
  5. Rear fog lamp: missing2.8%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.4%
  7. Rear fog lamp: not working2.1%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics20.6%
  2. Suspension8.4%
  3. Tyres4.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.8%
  5. Brakes2.8%
  6. Body & chassis0.7%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.7%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.3%

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 structure9.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.0%
  4. Headlamp: has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced3.8%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.4%

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: rear fog lamp: does not emit a steady red light. 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 2011 Toyota Vitz?

In 2024, 76.6% of 2011 Toyota Vitz cars passed their MOT first time, across 286 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Toyota Vitz?

The most common failure reasons were rear fog lamp: does not emit a steady red light; anti-roll bars - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Toyota Vitz reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 124, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).