Toyota Yaris common problems by mileage
What UK MOT testers flag on the Toyota Yaris at each age and mileage, compared with all cars.
In 447,505 UK MOT tests of the Toyota Yaris in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is wheel bearings (rough when rotated): recorded on 4.7% of tests of 2017–2019 cars at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km), 47× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: wheel bearings (slightly noisy) (33×); linkage pins and bushes (pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement) (13×); swivel pins and bushes (swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn) (11×). The most common reasons a Toyota Yaris fails its MOT are position lamp (not working); coil spring (fractured or broken); wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively).
Last updated: · Source: DVSA anonymised MOT data 2023
What stands out on the Toyota Yaris
Parts that MOT testers flag clearly more often on the Toyota Yaris than on all cars of the same age at the same mileage (at least 1.5× the rate and 3% of tests).
| Issue | Type | First used | Mileage | Share of tests | All cars this age | Ratio | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel bearings: rough when rotated | MOT fail | 2017–2019 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 4.7% | 0.1% | 47× | 3,187 |
| Wheel bearings: slightly noisy | Advisory | 2017–2019 | 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 3.3% | 0.1% | 33× | 13,110 |
| Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement | Advisory | 2003–2005 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 18% | 1.4% | 13× | 9,389 |
| Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn | Advisory | 1999–2001 | 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 5.3% | 0.5% | 11× | 568 |
| Side repeaters: not working | MOT fail | 2015–2017 | 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) | 4.5% | 0.5% | 9× | 462 |
| Headlamp: has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output | Advisory | 1998–2000 | 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 7.6% | 1% | 7.6× | 719 |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material | Advisory | 2009–2011 | 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) | 21% | 5.4% | 3.9× | 3,408 |
| Position lamp: not working | MOT fail | 2012–2014 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 6.5% | 2.5% | 2.6× | 20,212 |
Toyota Yaris by mileage (2017–2019 cars)
The most-tested first-use years. For each mileage band: how many MOT tests, the most common item, and the item that stands out most against other cars.
| Mileage | Tests | Most common | Stands out |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 27,698 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (8.6%) | Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively (4.1%, 1.7×) |
| 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 37,838 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (12%) | Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.5%, 1.5×) |
| 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 13,110 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (17%) | Wheel bearings: rough when rotated (3.8%, 38×) |
| 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 3,187 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (17%) | Wheel bearings: rough when rotated (4.7%, 47×) |
| 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 889 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (16%) | Wheel bearings: rough when rotated (4%, 40×) |
Toyota Yaris by first-use year
| First used | Tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1,354 | Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (11×) |
| 2000 | 4,348 | Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (17×) |
| 2001 | 8,359 | Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (14×) |
| 2002 | 10,645 | Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (13×) |
| 2003 | 13,455 | Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (14×) |
| 2004 | 15,524 | Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) (17×) |
| 2005 | 18,593 | Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) (15×) |
| 2006 | 18,780 | Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (8.6×) |
| 2007 | 22,401 | Headlamp: has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output at 160k+ mi (257k+ km) (3.4×) |
| 2008 | 23,659 | Headlamp: has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output at 160k+ mi (257k+ km) (3×) |
| 2009 | 25,305 | Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material at 140k–160k mi (225k–257k km) (3.4×) |
| 2010 | 19,026 | Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material at 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) (3.9×) |
| 2011 | 16,388 | Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material at 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) (3.7×) |
| 2012 | 27,530 | Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material at 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) (3.1×) |
| 2013 | 28,826 | Coil spring: fractured or broken at 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) (2.8×) |
| 2014 | 28,838 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at 160k+ mi (257k+ km) (2.4×) |
| 2015 | 30,761 | Headlamp: not working on dipped beam at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (2.3×) |
| 2016 | 28,505 | Side repeaters: not working at 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) (9×) |
| 2017 | 26,934 | Headlamp: not working on dipped beam at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (2.5×) |
| 2018 | 28,092 | Wheel bearings: rough when rotated at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (47×) |
| 2019 | 28,105 | Wheel bearings: rough when rotated at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (46×) |
| 2020 | 20,965 | Wheel bearings: rough when rotated at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (34×) |
| 2021 | 1,064 | Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (2.7×) |
How these numbers are made
From the DVSA anonymised MOT data for 2023: every normal MOT test of a car in Great Britain, with its mileage and every advisory and failure item. For each first-use year (pooled with the years either side) and 20,000-mile band we count the share of tests where a part was recorded, and compare it with the same share for every car of that age at that mileage. A cell is shown only with 300 or more tests. Advisories are tester notes, not failures. Figures describe UK-market cars; engines and equipment can differ in other countries.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA anonymised MOT data, 2023).
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the Toyota Yaris?
In 447,505 UK MOT tests of the Toyota Yaris in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is wheel bearings (rough when rotated): recorded on 4.7% of tests of 2017–2019 cars at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km), 47× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: wheel bearings (slightly noisy) (33×); linkage pins and bushes (pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement) (13×); swivel pins and bushes (swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn) (11×). The most common reasons a Toyota Yaris fails its MOT are position lamp (not working); coil spring (fractured or broken); wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively).
Why do Toyota Yariss fail the MOT?
Across 447,505 MOT tests in 2023, the most common failure items on the Toyota Yaris were position lamp (not working) (7.7% of tests); coil spring (fractured or broken) (5.9% of tests); wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively) (3.3% of tests).
At what mileage do Toyota Yaris problems start?
The clearest Toyota Yaris-specific issue, wheel bearings (rough when rotated), peaks against other cars at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) on 2017–2019 cars (4.7% of tests vs 0.1% for all cars that age).
Where does this Toyota Yaris data come from?
From the UK government's anonymised MOT test data (DVSA, 2023, Open Government Licence v3.0): 447,505 tests of the Toyota Yaris. VinSnap shows the same numbers for your own car's age and mileage in the app.