2008 · 16 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2008 Toyota Yaris MOT pass rate and common faults

22,349 MOT tests in 2024. 57.5% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time57.5%
Failed or needed repairs42.5%
Typical mileage at test90,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 22,349 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working7.9%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.8%
  3. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.1%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.1%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.1%
  6. Stop lamp: not working3.1%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.9%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    884 marked dangerous
  9. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics31.7%
  2. Suspension19.9%
  3. Brakes12.7%
  4. Emissions & leaks9.3%
  5. Body & chassis8.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.6%
  7. Tyres6.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded19.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.1%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened13.1%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. 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 2008 Toyota Yaris?

In 2024, 57.5% of 2008 Toyota Yaris cars passed their MOT first time, across 22,349 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Toyota Yaris?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; coil spring: fractured or broken; registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Toyota Yaris reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).