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TOYOTA VITZ (2020)

Running costs, reliability data, and common problems from 46 real MOT tests.

Annual Cost

£1,737

£145/month

MOT Pass Rate

80%

Good

Road Tax

£195

Flat rate/year

Insurance

Grp 8-20

1296cc Petrol

Solid Option

80% pass rate, £1737/year to run. Close to the national average.

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Petrol1296cc6 years old46 tests60k miles avg

Annual Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1296cc)

~42 mpg

£1,137
Road Tax

Flat rate (post-2017)

£195
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£350
Total per year£1,737
Per month£145/mo
Per week£33/wk

Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT data. Insurance not included.

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Reliability Verdict

80% MOT pass rate(Good)
0%National avg: 82%100%

Good reliability. Occasional issues but generally solid. That's close to the national average of 82%. It falls below the TOYOTA brand average of 84%.

At 6 years old, 80% of TOYOTA VITZs from 2020 passed their MOT first time in 2026. That's based on 46 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 60,223 miles.

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How Does It Compare?

Rank among 2020 cars2544th of 2,596(top 98%)
Rank among TOYOTA models624th of 996(top 63%)
vs national average-2%(82% avg)
vs 2020 cars average-12%(92% avg)
vs TOYOTA average-4%(84% avg)

Mileage Analysis

60,223

Average miles

vs

44,400

Expected for age

The average 2020 TOYOTA VITZ has 60,223 miles on the clock, which is above the expected 44,400 miles for a 6-year-old car. Higher-mileage cars often have more motorway miles, which is generally less harmful than stop-start urban driving.

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Best Year to Buy?

The most reliable year is the 2018 model with a 97% MOT pass rate, while the 2008 model has the lowest at 78%. The 2020 sits between the two at 80%.

TOYOTA VITZ by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
2024100%3036,296 mi
202187%3945,540 mi
202080%4660,223 mi
201992%15454,149 mi
201897%42843,345 mi
201790%21251,887 mi
2016100%4845,803 mi
201592%8349,657 mi
201495%52243,263 mi
201396%1,38840,351 mi
201290%1,31443,826 mi
201186%69650,226 mi
201090%14353,439 mi
200989%24148,240 mi
200878%7862,642 mi
200794%3464,327 mi

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About the 2020 TOYOTA VITZ

The 2020 TOYOTA VITZ is a small family car with a 1296cc petrol engine. 46 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2026, making it a rare model on UK roads. It sits in the bottom 98% of 2020 cars for MOT pass rates.

With an average of 60,223 miles at 6 years old, TOYOTA VITZ owners cover more miles than the average driver.

2020 TOYOTA VITZ Fuel Costs

The 1296cc petrol engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Expect around 42 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,137 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2020 TOYOTA VITZ?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,737 145/month), broken down as £1137 fuel, £195 road tax, £55 MOT, and £350 predicted repairs. Repair costs are moderate, reflecting the 80% pass rate. Keeping on top of servicing will help avoid surprises.

TOYOTA VITZ Reliability Trend

Newer TOYOTA VITZs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 7 percentage points.

Buying a Used 2020 TOYOTA VITZ

At 6 years old, the TOYOTA VITZ offers good value with plenty of life remaining. Most manufacturer warranties will have expired, so a pre-purchase inspection is worth the cost. If you're flexible on year, the 2018 model has the highest pass rate at 97%. Note: with only 46 tests in our data, these figures should be treated as indicative rather than definitive.

Common Issues to Watch For

Based on the 2020 TOYOTA VITZ's fuel type, age, and engine size, these are the most likely problem areas to check.

Service History

Low risk

Always request a full service history. Regular servicing is the single best indicator of how well a car has been maintained, regardless of mileage.

Running Costs Compared

How the 2020 TOYOTA VITZ stacks up against similar cars for annual running costs, insurance, and tax.

CarPass RateFuel/yrTax/yrInsuranceTotal/yr
TOYOTA VITZ(2020)80%£1137£195Grp 8-20£1737
FORD FIESTA(2018)90%£955£190Grp 1-8£1400-£337
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF(2019)92%£1137£190Grp 12-25£1582-£155
VAUXHALL CORSA(2018)85%£1137£190Grp 8-20£1732-£5
NISSAN QASHQAI(2018)87%£955£190Grp 5-15£1550-£187

Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT data. Insurance groups are indicative. Actual costs vary by driver, location, and usage.

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