2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Toyota Yaris MOT pass rate and common faults

26,871 MOT tests in 2024. 83.0% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time83.0%
Failed or needed repairs17.0%
Typical mileage at test37,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 26,871 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wheel bearings: rough when rotated3.0%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.1%
  3. Side repeaters: not working1.6%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    449 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.8%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.7%
    214 marked dangerous
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.6%
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics7.1%
  2. Suspension5.1%
  3. Tyres4.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.7%
  5. Brakes3.1%
  6. Body & chassis0.3%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.2%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.3%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.8%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.7%

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: wheel bearings: rough when rotated. 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 2017 Toyota Yaris?

In 2024, 83.0% of 2017 Toyota Yaris cars passed their MOT first time, across 26,871 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Toyota Yaris?

The most common failure reasons were wheel bearings: rough when rotated; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; side repeaters: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 Toyota Yaris reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).