2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Toyota Yaris MOT pass rate and common faults

16,185 MOT tests in 2024. 69.3% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

112Well above average
Passed first time69.3%
Failed or needed repairs30.6%
Typical mileage at test71,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 16,185 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working6.1%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.4%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.2%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    459 marked dangerous
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.9%
  6. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.7%
  7. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.6%
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics19.5%
  2. Suspension10.5%
  3. Brakes8.1%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.0%
  5. Tyres5.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.2%
  7. Body & chassis2.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.1%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.8%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.2%

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 2011 Toyota Yaris?

In 2024, 69.3% of 2011 Toyota Yaris cars passed their MOT first time, across 16,185 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

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

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

Is the 2011 Toyota Yaris reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 112, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).