Toyota Yaris Mk4 (XP210) (2020-present) reliability
Toyota Yaris Mk4 (XP210) built around 2020: about average at the MOT
Toyota Yaris Mk4 (XP210) models built around 2020 fail their MOT about as often as similar cars the same age.
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Key figure
11% of MOT tests on Toyota Yaris Mk4 (XP210) models built around 2020 ended in a fail (retests included), against 12% for similar cars the same age.
Most common issue
The most common MOT issue on Toyota Yaris Mk4 (XP210) models built around 2020 involves the tyres.
Based on 64,070 tests of Yaris models registered 2020+.
About 1 in 12 hybrid electric Yaris cars registered in 2022 (7.7%) failed their first MOT.
Based on 19,790 first MOTs (DVSA MOT results, 2025).
About 1 in 100 Yaris Mk4 (XP210) MOTs (0.9%) failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. That's for cars built around 2020 (5 years old), all fuels combined.
Based on 14,000 tests (DVSA MOT results, 2025). A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted. Nor is a fail with no later MOT on record.
About 1 in 40 Yaris Mk4 (XP210) MOTs (2.6%) found at least one dangerous defect. These are cars built around 2020 (5 years old).
Based on 14,000 tests (DVSA MOT results, 2025). Dangerous is the most serious grade an MOT gives: a direct risk to road safety.
Mk4 (XP210) fail rate by age
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 5 years old.
How the Yaris Mk4 (XP210) compares
At each age below, see how the Yaris Mk4 (XP210) holds up against other cars the same age. The averages combine all fuel types.
Based on 122,820 tests across 16 Toyota models, built around 2020 (5 years old).
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.
Brake discs
High priorityAsk for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.
Brake pads
High priorityAsk when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.
Tyres
Worth checkingCheck tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.
Suspension bushes and joints
Worth checkingListen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.
Vehicle-specific check
Worth checkingCheck 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 Yaris Mk4 (XP210).
- 1
Citroen C5
Same body type, tested at the same age
- Fail rate
- 16.6%
No clear edge over the Toyota Yaris Mk4 (XP210) on these figures.
2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.
7,168 MOT tests on cars built around 2020
- 2
Suzuki SX4
Same body type, tested at the same age
- Fail rate
- 10.6%
No clear edge over the Toyota Yaris Mk4 (XP210) on these figures.
Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.
1,440 MOT tests on cars built around 2020
- 3
Mini
Same body type, tested at the same age
- Fail rate
- 10.7%
- Still registered at 10 years
- 95.6%
No clear edge over the Toyota Yaris Mk4 (XP210) 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.
44,857 MOT tests on cars built around 2020
- 4
Volkswagen E-Golf
Same body type, tested at the same age
- Fail rate
- 12.5%
No clear edge over the Toyota Yaris Mk4 (XP210) on these figures.
10 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.
3,917 MOT tests on cars built around 2020
- 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
93 recalls in all9 of the 93 Yaris Mk4 (XP210) recalls cover cars built in these years.
- 9 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
- THE EMERGENCY CALLING SYSTEM (eCall) MAY NOT FUNCTION WHEN REQUIRED
For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.
How Yaris Mk4 (XP210) cars have aged
How Yaris Mk4 (XP210) cars have aged
How fail rates have changed as these cars got older. Each line follows cars first registered in about the same year across several years of MOT data. Not a prediction for any one car.
Some lines cover only a year or two, so read this as a rough guide.
Mk4 (XP210) variants compared
Yaris Mk4 (XP210) variants built around 2020
The fail rate for each Yaris Mk4 (XP210) variant, grouped by fuel. Each row counts fails per MOT test, the same way as the main fail rate chart.
Hybrid electric
- YARIS11.4%5,790 tests
- YARIS DESIGN HEV CVT8.1%1,362 tests
- YARIS ICON HEV CVT13.0%691 tests
- YARIS EXCEL HEV CVT10.9%550 tests
- YARIS DYNAMIC HEV CVT9.7%267 tests
Petrol
- YARIS10.3%5,143 tests
Most common issues on Toyota Yaris models of this age
This list covers every Toyota Yaris built around 2020, whichever generation it is. We don't have a defect list for the Mk4 (XP210) on its own.
Most common advisories and fails
In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one
- 114.9%Advisory
Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge
- 211.9%Advisory
Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing
- 37.5%Advisory
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
- 43.8%Advisory
Brake pads wearing thin
- 53.1%Advisory
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Based on 24,844 tests
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Frequently asked questions
Built around 2020 (5 years old), the Toyota Yaris Mk4 (XP210) (2020-present) fails MOTs slightly less often than typical for this age. This is based on 14,000 5-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.