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Toyota Yaris Cross reliability by build year

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At a glance

Toyota Yaris Cross built around 2022: about average at the MOT

Toyota Yaris Crosses built around 2022 fail their MOT about as often as similar cars the same age.

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Key figure

7% of MOT tests on Toyota Yaris Crosses built around 2022 ended in a fail (retests included), against 10% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Toyota Yaris Crosses built around 2022 involves the tyres.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Toyota Yaris Cross's most common MOT issues, turned into things to 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.

Shock absorbers

Worth checking

Bounce-test each corner; check for oily streaks down the strut bodies.

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.

Headlight aim

If you have time

Park facing a wall at night and check the beam pattern is even and at the right height.

By build year

How build years differ

Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Yaris Cross's generation

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

Yaris Cross Mk1 (XP210)

Mk1 (XP210) (2021-present)

Too close to call between ratings
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7.0% 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 1,425 MOT tests at this ageView details →

By age

Toyota Yaris Cross fail rate by age

This chart combines every Toyota Yaris Cross 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
11,3647.0%
4 yearsbuilt around 2021
1,4257.0%

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 3 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 3-year-old Toyota Yaris Crosses

These issues come from 3-year-old Toyota Yaris Crosses, 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

    7.2%
    Advisory: 1,279Fail: 25 (2% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    5.5%
    Advisory: 872Fail: 114 (12% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    3.9%
    Advisory: 662Fail: 61 (8% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Tyre has a cut that does not reach the ply or cords

    2.3%
    Advisory: 231Fail: 104 (31% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Headlamp aimed too low or out of line

    2.3%
    Advisory: 422Fail: 13 (3% of the times it was found)

Based on 11,364 MOT tests on 3-year-old Toyota Yaris Crosses, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 3-year-old Toyota Yaris Crosses notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelEnough data
  1. Suspension + Tyres24%
  2. Tyres + Windscreen & wipers20%
  3. Other + Tyres18%
  4. Lighting + Tyres9%

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

Across 760 MOT tests on Toyota Yaris Cross cars built around 2022 (3 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

Not enough registration data to show this for the Toyota Yaris Cross.

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.

Recall context

4 recalls in all

All 4 Toyota Yaris Cross recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 4 recalls

Top concerns

  • On affected vehicles there is a possibility that the DCM may not complete the shutdown process within a specific period
  • Affected vehicles have wheel nuts on the right-side front and rear wheels may not have been torqued correctly due to imp
  • Parking assist ECU reprogram on multiple models

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

Like-for-like

Other SUVs to compare

Other SUVs to compare

  1. 1

    Volkswagen ID4 Life

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    10.3%

    No clear edge over the Toyota Yaris Cross on these figures.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    4,494 MOT tests on cars built around 2022

  2. 2

    Honda HR-V

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    4.9%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    0.3%
    Dangerous
    1%
    Still registered at 10 years
    97%

    Lower fail rate: 4.9%, against 7.0% for the Toyota Yaris Cross, both built around 2022.

    4,493 MOT tests on cars built around 2022

  3. 3

    Lexus UX

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    4.9%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    0.6%
    Dangerous
    1.2%

    Lower fail rate: 4.9%, against 7.0% for the Toyota Yaris Cross, both built around 2022.

    4,866 MOT tests on cars built around 2022

  4. 4

    Lexus RX

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    4.3%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    0.6%
    Dangerous
    1.5%
    Still registered at 10 years
    90.4%

    Lower fail rate: 4.3%, against 7.0% for the Toyota Yaris Cross, both built around 2022.

    2,386 MOT tests on cars built around 2022

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
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 2022 (3 years old), the Toyota Yaris Cross across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably less often than typical for this age. This is based on 11,364 3-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 Cross ever sold: 12,789 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2022 (3 years old): 11,364 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.