2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Toyota Yaris MOT pass rate and common faults

18,612 MOT tests in 2024. 65.3% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time65.3%
Failed or needed repairs34.7%
Typical mileage at test78,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 18,612 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working5.6%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.3%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.5%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    607 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.4%
  6. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.4%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.1%
  8. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.1%
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics19.3%
  2. Suspension14.7%
  3. Brakes10.5%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.6%
  5. Emissions & leaks7.4%
  6. Tyres5.9%
  7. Body & chassis4.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded16.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.7%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.9%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.7%

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: 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 2010 Toyota Yaris?

In 2024, 65.3% of 2010 Toyota Yaris cars passed their MOT first time, across 18,612 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Toyota Yaris?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; coil spring: fractured or broken; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Toyota Yaris reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 110, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).