2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Toyota Yaris MOT pass rate and common faults

28,283 MOT tests in 2024. 82.9% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

108Well above average
Passed first time82.9%
Failed or needed repairs17.1%
Typical mileage at test44,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 28,283 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.1%
  2. Side repeaters: not working2.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    523 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.0%
    334 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.9%
  7. Wheel bearings: rough when rotated0.9%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics9.3%
  2. Tyres5.0%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.0%
  4. Brakes4.0%
  5. Suspension2.9%
  6. Body & chassis0.5%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.2%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.3%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.6%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.8%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.2%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2016 Toyota Yaris?

In 2024, 82.9% of 2016 Toyota Yaris cars passed their MOT first time, across 28,283 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Toyota Yaris?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; side repeaters: not working; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2016 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).