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Toyota Vitz P90 (2nd gen JDM) (2005-2010) reliability

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Toyota Vitz P90 (2nd gen JDM) built around 2010: not enough MOT data yet

We've only seen a handful of Toyota Vitz P90 (2nd gen JDM) models built around 2010 so far. Too few to spot a pattern yet.

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No reliability rating: not enough tests to rate2005-2010HatchbackPETROL

Based on 245 tests of Vitz models registered 2005-2010.

P90 (2nd gen JDM) fail rate by age

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateUK average for cars this age
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
5721.1%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
10223.5%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
8627.9%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 16 years old.

How the Vitz P90 (2nd gen JDM) compares

At each age below, see how the Vitz P90 (2nd gen JDM) holds up against other cars the same age. The averages combine all fuel types.

Based on 99,727 tests across 20 Toyota models, built around 2010 (15 years old).

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateToyota average
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
5721.1%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
10223.5%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
8627.9%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs.

What to check before viewing

The model's most common MOT issues, turned into things you can ask about or look for.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Lighting

Worth checking

Inspect the lighting carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Visibility

Worth checking

Inspect the visibility carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

Other hatchbacks to compare

Other hatchbacks, with each one's figures taken at the same age as the Vitz P90 (2nd gen JDM).

  1. 1

    Mini

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    28%
    Still registered at 10 years
    95.6%

    No clear edge over the Toyota Vitz P90 (2nd gen JDM) on these figures.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    39,063 MOT tests on cars built around 2010

  2. 2

    Citroen Xsara

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    33%

    No clear edge over the Toyota Vitz P90 (2nd gen JDM) on these figures.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    2,258 MOT tests on cars built around 2010

  3. 3

    Fiat 500

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    31.9%

    No clear edge over the Toyota Vitz P90 (2nd gen JDM) on these figures.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    2,017 MOT tests on cars built around 2010

  4. 4

    Fiat Grande Punto

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    32.7%

    No clear edge over the Toyota Vitz P90 (2nd gen JDM) on these figures.

    3 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    2,979 MOT tests on cars built around 2010

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Recall context

DVSA's recall list has no recalls filed under the Toyota Vitz name. For the exact car, check with the maker or GOV.UK's recall checker.

All generations of this modelNot enough data

Most common issues on Toyota Vitzes of this age

This list covers every Toyota Vitz built around 2010, whichever generation it is. We don't have a defect list for the P90 (2nd gen JDM) on its own.

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    16.7%
    Advisory: 30Fail: 3 (9% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    15.7%
    Advisory: 18Fail: 1 (5% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Minor

    Headlamp lens slightly damaged

    9.8%
    Advisory: 0Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    8.8%
    Advisory: 11Fail: 1 (8% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Major

    Wiper does not clear the windscreen properly

    6.9%
    Advisory: 3Fail: 6 (67% of the times it was found)

Based on 102 tests

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Frequently asked questions

Built around 2010 (15 years old), the Toyota Vitz P90 (2nd gen JDM) (2005-2010) fails MOTs noticeably less often than typical for this age. This is based on 102 15-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

*The build year is worked out from the date a car was first used on UK roads. For most cars this matches when it was registered, but imports may differ by a few months.

Data sourced from DVSA MOT History API. From 245 MOT tests on Toyota Vitzes first registered between 2005-2010. These figures are a guide, not a guarantee.