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Toyota Yaris reliability by build year

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At a glance

Toyota Yaris built around 2018: about average at the MOT

Toyota Yaris models built around 2018 fail their MOT about as often as similar cars the same age.

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Key figure

15% of MOT tests on Toyota Yaris models built around 2018 ended in a fail (retests included), against 16% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Toyota Yaris models built around 2018 involves the tyres.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Toyota Yaris's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Tyres

Worth checking

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

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

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

Axles & Wheels

Worth checking

Inspect the axles & wheels 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.

By build year

How build years differ

Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Yaris's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

Yaris Mk4 (XP210)

Mk4 (XP210) (2020-present)

Too close to call between ratings
HYBRID ELECTRIC

8.7% fail rate, built around 2021 (4 years old)

Fails less often than the average car this age (about 1 in 9 MOTs, 11.4%)

From 16,006 MOT tests at this ageView details →
Yaris Mk3 (XP130)

Mk3 (XP130) (2011-2019)

Too close to call between ratings
PETROLUNKNOWNDIESELHYBRID ELECTRICELECTRICITY

14.9% fail rate, built around 2018 (7 years old)

Fails less often than the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

From 32,077 MOT tests at this ageView details →
Yaris Mk2 (XP90)

Mk2 (XP90) (2006-2010)

Average
PETROLDIESEL

31.4% fail rate, built around 2008 (17 years old)

Fails about as often as the average car this age (about 3 in 10 MOTs, 31.2%)

From 28,785 MOT tests at this ageView details →
Pre

Older models (before 2005)

PETROLDIESEL

32.9% fail rate, built around 2004 (21 years old)

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 3 in 10 MOTs, 31.1%)

From 15,502 MOT tests at this ageNo separate page

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Toyota Yaris.

See every build year for the Toyota Yaris

Side-by-side

Toyota Yaris generations compared

Each generation is shown at 7 years old if it has at least 100 MOT tests at that age. If not, or if its cars are too new to be 7, it's shown at another age. We try ages close to 7 first. Newer generations have fewer years of data.

GenerationRatingFail rate
Mk4 (XP210) (2020-present)
No ratingToo close to call between ratings
No ratingToo close to call between ratings8.7%built around 2021 (4 years old)from 16,006 MOT tests at this age
Mk3 (XP130) (2011-2019)
No ratingToo close to call between ratings
No ratingToo close to call between ratings14.9%built around 2018 (7 years old)from 32,077 MOT tests at this age
Mk2 (XP90) (2006-2010)
Average
Average31.4%built around 2008 (17 years old)from 28,785 MOT tests at this age
Older models (before 2005)
No rating
No rating32.9%built around 2004 (21 years old)from 15,502 MOT tests at this age

Each row is one generation of the Yaris, shown at the age printed under its fail rate. So rows can be different ages. Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail, retests included. A rating is given only when there are enough tests to place the fail rate in one rating band with 95% confidence.

By age

Toyota Yaris fail rate by age

This chart combines every Toyota Yaris ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
3 yearsbuilt around 2022
25,0697.5%
4 yearsbuilt around 2021
25,0019.1%
5 yearsbuilt around 2020
24,84410.8%
6 yearsbuilt around 2019
33,45513.1%
7 yearsbuilt around 2018
32,07714.9%
8 yearsbuilt around 2017
31,77715.9%
9 yearsbuilt around 2016
36,21716.8%
10 yearsbuilt around 2015
36,22318.7%
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
38,71622.8%
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
37,97724.4%
13 yearsbuilt around 2012
29,95325.2%
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
21,99926.5%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
28,88027.7%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
30,10929.0%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
28,78531.4%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
25,84132.0%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
20,24432.4%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
18,71432.4%
21 yearsbuilt around 2004
15,50232.9%
22 yearsbuilt around 2003
12,15932.5%
23 yearsbuilt around 2002
9,60931.6%
24 yearsbuilt around 2001
6,18232.5%
25+ yearsbuilt 2000 or earlier
3,08832.8%

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 21 years old.

Where it ranks

Where the Toyota Yaris stacks up

Three ways to compare the same cars, built around 2018 (7 years old). The fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests, and 1st has the lowest fail rate. Only models with at least 500 MOT tests at this age are ranked. How we count fail rates

Against other Toyota models

7th of 13

7th lowest fail rate of 13 Toyota models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age.

In the middle third

Against other hatchbacks

30th of 84

30th lowest fail rate of 84 hatchbacks with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age.

In the middle third

Against the UK average

15.0%

The share of this model's MOT tests at this age that ended in a fail.

Fails less often than the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 7-year-old Toyota Yaris models

These issues come from 7-year-old Toyota Yaris models, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelPlenty of data

Most common advisories and fails

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

  1. 1
    Advisory

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

    15.6%
    Advisory: 6,891Fail: 446 (6% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    13.2%
    Advisory: 6,282Fail: 427 (6% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    9.7%
    Advisory: 4,208Fail: 66 (2% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    6.1%
    Advisory: 1,259Fail: 1,048 (45% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

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

    5.8%
    Advisory: 2,702Fail: 221 (8% of the times it was found)

Based on 32,077 MOT tests on 7-year-old Toyota Yaris models, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 7-year-old Toyota Yaris models notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelPlenty of data
  1. Brakes + Tyres32%
  2. Other + Tyres27%
  3. Suspension + Tyres19%
  4. Brakes + Other17%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 7,207 MOT tests on Toyota Yaris cars built around 2018 (7 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

95%of this model's cars first registered in 2014 to 2015 were still registered 10 years later

UK average for cars first registered in 2014 to 2015: 92% · About typical

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics (VEH0124).

Recall context

93 recalls in all

36 of the 93 Toyota Yaris recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 10 Critical
  • 26 more

Top concerns

  • Takata airbag inflator may rupture on deployment
  • Front driver airbag inflator may rupture
  • Risk of fire

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Like-for-like

Other hatchbacks to compare

Other hatchbacks to compare

  1. 1

    Suzuki SX4

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    13.5%

    No clear edge over the Toyota Yaris on these figures.

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

    3,314 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  2. 2

    Mini

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    12.3%
    Still registered at 10 years
    95.6%

    Lower fail rate: 12.3%, against 15.0% for the Toyota Yaris, both built around 2018.

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

    50,561 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  3. 3

    Fiat 500

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    16.9%

    No clear edge over the Toyota Yaris on these figures.

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

    1,235 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  4. 4

    MG 3

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    23.3%
    Still registered at 10 years
    88.1%

    No clear edge over the Toyota Yaris on these figures.

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

    3,383 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

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.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2018 (7 years old), the Toyota Yaris across all generations combined fails MOTs at about the rate typical for this age. It has the 7th lowest fail rate of 13 Toyota models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age. This is based on 32,077 7-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Toyota Yaris ever sold: 572,680 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2018 (7 years old): 32,077 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.