2012 · 12 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2012 Toyota Yaris MOT pass rate and common faults

27,409 MOT tests in 2024. 70.7% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time70.7%
Failed or needed repairs29.3%
Typical mileage at test68,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 27,409 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working6.4%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.0%
  3. Stop lamp: not working4.0%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    741 marked dangerous
  5. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.6%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.5%
  7. Side repeaters: not working1.3%
  8. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics20.0%
  2. Suspension9.8%
  3. Brakes7.1%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.0%
  5. Tyres5.2%
  6. Body & chassis1.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.5%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded9.1%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.0%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.9%

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 2012 Toyota Yaris?

In 2024, 70.7% of 2012 Toyota Yaris cars passed their MOT first time, across 27,409 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Toyota Yaris?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; coil spring: fractured or broken; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 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).