Toyota Paseo
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 507 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
78%
Total Tests
507
Highest Pass Rate
1997 (79%)
Years Covered
2
About the Toyota Paseo
The Toyota Paseo was MOT tested 507 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (1996 to 1997), with an average pass rate of 78%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1997 model has the highest pass rate at 79% from 184 tests. The 1996 model has the lowest at 76%. With just a 3 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1996) averages 103,809 miles, while the newest (1997) averages 104,151 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Toyota brand average of 84%, the Paseo is 6 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Toyota models.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Toyota Paseo by Year
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Questions about the Toyota Paseo
Is the Toyota Paseo reliable?
Across its 2 model years in our data (1996 to 1997), the Toyota Paseo averages a 78% MOT pass rate, from 507 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 4 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 1997 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 79%.
Which year Toyota Paseo has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1997 Toyota Paseo has the highest MOT pass rate at 79%, while the 1996 model has the lowest at 76%, a 3 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
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