1999 · 25 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1999 Toyota Yaris MOT pass rate and common faults

1,035 MOT tests in 2024. 54.5% passed first time, compared with 63.3% for all cars the same age.

86Well below average
Passed first time54.5%
Failed or needed repairs45.5%
Typical mileage at test92,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,035 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength10.2%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.8%
  3. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.6%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.5%
  5. Position lamp: not working3.9%
  6. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.1%
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.9%
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.9%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.7%
  10. Stop lamp: not working2.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension28.5%
  2. Lights & electrics27.7%
  3. Emissions & leaks13.7%
  4. Brakes12.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.9%
  6. Body & chassis11.7%
  7. Tyres6.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened19.7%
  2. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn18.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.7%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.7%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded12.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. 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 1999 Toyota Yaris?

In 2024, 54.5% of 1999 Toyota Yaris cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,035 tests. The average for all 25-year-old cars was 63.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1999 Toyota Yaris?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 1999 Toyota Yaris reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 86, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).