2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Toyota Yaris MOT pass rate and common faults

28,955 MOT tests in 2024. 75.8% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

108Well above average
Passed first time75.8%
Failed or needed repairs24.2%
Typical mileage at test56,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 28,955 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.0%
  2. Position lamp: not working3.1%
  3. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.3%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    765 marked dangerous
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.5%
  6. Side repeaters: not working1.4%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.0%
    347 marked dangerous
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics14.0%
  2. Suspension8.0%
  3. Tyres5.7%
  4. Brakes5.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.3%
  6. Body & chassis0.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.2%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.1%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.0%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.6%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2014 Toyota Yaris?

In 2024, 75.8% of 2014 Toyota Yaris cars passed their MOT first time, across 28,955 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Toyota Yaris?

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

Is the 2014 Toyota Yaris reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 108, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).