2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Toyota Yaris MOT pass rate and common faults

3,476 MOT tests in 2024. 55.1% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time55.1%
Failed or needed repairs44.9%
Typical mileage at test94,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,476 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength8.9%
  2. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.4%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.3%
  4. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.2%
  5. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.9%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.7%
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.6%
  8. Position lamp: not working2.8%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.6%
  10. Washers: not working2.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics27.9%
  2. Suspension27.6%
  3. Emissions & leaks15.2%
  4. Brakes13.5%
  5. Body & chassis11.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.8%
  7. Tyres6.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.5%

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 weakened20.6%
  2. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn17.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.8%
  5. Registration plates: inscription illegible12.1%

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 2000 Toyota Yaris?

In 2024, 55.1% of 2000 Toyota Yaris cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,476 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Toyota Yaris?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2000 Toyota Yaris reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).