Toyota Yaris MOT Results

Registered in 2012
72.4% pass rate
from 27,596 tests in 2021
(11% better than other 2012 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Toyota Yaris is unusually good or bad.

  • 10% fail on Suspension (7.0% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 8.0% fail on Springs (85% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 8.0% fail on Coil springs (84% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 8.0% fail on Coil spring (84% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Mounting (180% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (10 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (17% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (75% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Ball joint dust cover (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Ball joint (60% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Linkage ball joints (90% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (73% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0036% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0036% fail on Linkage
    • 0.66% fail on Suspension arms (78% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Pins and bushes (60% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Ball joint (94% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Ball joint dust cover (85% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.27% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Macpherson strut (11 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.19% fail on Shock absorbers (64% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Wheel bearings (54% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.025% fail on Axles (68% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (67% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Other suspension component (86% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0072% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0072% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0036% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0036% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.022% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.014% fail on Sub-frames (85% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0072% fail on Sub-frame (84% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0036% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0036% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.0072% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0036% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0036% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0036% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0036% fail on Suspension unit
  • 8.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (9.4% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Stop lamp (64% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Direction indicators (30% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Flashing type (30% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Side repeaters (200% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Individual direction indicators (79% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on All direction indicators (77% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim (32% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim (30% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (53% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (27% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.99% fail on Headlamps (58% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Headlamp (56% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Headlamp levelling device (76% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0036% fail on Matched pair
    • 0.19% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (51% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Rear fog lamp (51% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Rear fog lamp (51% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.098% fail on Electrical equipment (56% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.043% fail on Horn (67% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0036% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.033% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.029% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0036% fail on Switch
    • 0.033% fail on Reversing lamps (83% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Reversing lamps (83% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.0072% fail on Rear reflectors (86% better than other 2012 cars)
  • 6.3% fail on Visibility (41% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Wipers (62% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Washers (22% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on View to rear
      • 0.11% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0036% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.098% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.043% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.043% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.0072% fail on Driver's view
  • 3.5% fail on Brakes (41% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (50% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (51% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Brake pads (50% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0036% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.47% fail on Brake discs and drums (51% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Brake discs (52% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0036% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.058% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.058% fail on Cable
    • 1.2% fail on Brake performance (53% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Service brake performance (47% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.73% fail on Rbt (47% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.55% fail on Service brake performance (53% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.022% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.022% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.36% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (64% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Rbt (sp) (62% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (48% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Rbt (sp) (46% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake imbalance (49% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.083% fail on Service brake performance (50% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Parking brake performance (70% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Rbt (70% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Parking brake performance (72% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.022% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0036% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0036% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0036% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.043% fail on Brake performance not tested (56% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.92% fail on Rigid brake pipes (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (52% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.080% fail on Anti-lock braking system (66% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.022% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (65% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.036% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (83% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Pedal (78% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Hand lever (86% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.029% fail on Parking brake control (88% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Lever (86% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.011% fail on Hydraulic systems (79% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.0072% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0036% fail on Leaks
      • 0.0036% fail on Servos
    • 0.0072% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0072% fail on Other components
  • 3.4% fail on Tyres (38% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Tread depth (39% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Condition (40% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Size/type
  • 0.78% fail on Body, chassis, structure (69% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Exhaust system (79% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Bumpers (150% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Body
      • 0.094% fail on Other body component (95% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0036% fail on Body condition
      • 0.0036% fail on Panel
    • 0.10% fail on Seats (100% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.098% fail on Driver's seat (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0036% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.072% fail on Fuel system (47% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Tank (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0036% fail on Pipe
    • 0.065% fail on Transmission (94% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Drive shafts (94% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.062% fail on Joints (94% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0036% fail on Drive shaft
    • 0.022% fail on Doors (85% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Front passenger's door (79% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Door condition (78% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Other passenger's door (79% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Door condition (79% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0072% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0036% fail on Chassis condition
      • 0.0036% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.0072% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0072% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.0036% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0036% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
  • 0.53% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (74% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Exhaust emissions (74% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Spark ignition (69% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (70% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Catalyst emissions (73% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.062% fail on Emissions not tested (62% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0072% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.0036% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0036% fail on Oxygen sensor
      • 0.13% fail on Compression ignition (82% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.083% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (79% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (90% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.011% fail on Emissions not tested (85% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0036% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.014% fail on Fluid leaks (88% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0072% fail on Engine oil leaks (92% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0072% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.0072% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0036% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.0036% fail on Undertray
  • 0.32% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (52% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.18% fail on Condition
      • 0.0072% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.0072% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0036% fail on Attachment
    • 0.12% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (68% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.0036% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0036% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.28% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.28% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.0036% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.12% fail on Road Wheels (68% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Attachment (61% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.011% fail on Condition (89% better than other 2012 cars)
  • 0.11% fail on Steering (93% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.091% fail on Steering linkage components (93% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Track rod end (96% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Locking devices (170% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0072% fail on Ball joint (85% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0072% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.0072% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0072% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0036% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.0036% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0036% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.0036% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0036% fail on Operation
    • 0.0036% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.0036% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0036% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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