Toyota Yaris (2020)

Estimated running costs and MOT pass rates from 23,578 MOT tests in 2024.

Annual Cost

£1,853

£154/month

MOT Pass Rate

94%

Excellent

Road Tax

£200

Standard rate/year

Est. Insurance

Grp 12-25

1490cc Petrol

Great Choice

94% pass rate, £1,853/year to run. 12 points above average.

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Petrol1490cc6 years old23,578 tests24k miles avg

Annual Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1490cc)

~42 mpg

£1,398

Road Tax

Standard rate (from April 2017)

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Low estimate due to excellent reliability

£200

Total per year£1,853

Per month£154/mo

Per week£36/wk

Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), petrol at 174.57p a litre (GOV.UK weekly average, week of 19 October 2026), GOV.UK road tax rates and repair likelihood from MOT data. Insurance not included. Cars registered from April 2017 pay the £200 standard rate, plus £440 a year for five years (from the second year) if they cost over £40,000 new (over £50,000 for electric cars).

Reliability Verdict

94% MOT pass rate(Excellent)

0%All-model avg: 82%100%

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 12 points above the average of 82% across all models in our data. It also outperforms the Toyota brand average of 84%.

94% of MOT tests on Toyota Yariss from 2020 ended in a pass in 2024, when they were about 4 years old. That's based on 23,578 tests across the UK, retests included. The average mileage recorded at those tests was 24,211 miles.

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How Does It Compare?

Rank among 2020 models616th of 2,554(top 25%)

Rank among Toyota models181st of 970(top 19%)

vs average of all models+12%(82% avg)

vs 2020 models average+2%(92% avg)

vs Toyota average+10%(84% avg)

Mileage Analysis

24,211

Average miles

29,600

Expected for age

The average 2020 Toyota Yaris had 24,211 miles on the clock at its 2024 MOT, which is in line with the expected 29,600 miles for a 4-year-old car, suggesting normal everyday use.

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Best Year to Buy?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 model has the highest MOT pass rate at 95%, while the 1999 model has the lowest at 68%. The 2020 scores 94%. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.

Toyota Yaris by Year

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2023	89%	37	35,939 mi
2022	98%	119	17,489 mi
2021	95%	632	26,407 mi
2020	94%	23,578	24,211 mi
2019	93%	41,554	29,343 mi
2018	91%	42,493	36,178 mi
2017	89%	41,160	41,679 mi
2016	89%	42,385	48,596 mi
2015	88%	46,438	55,753 mi
2014	85%	45,803	61,045 mi
2013	84%	46,724	66,676 mi
2012	83%	43,928	72,192 mi
2011	82%	25,853	75,115 mi
2010	79%	30,715	82,945 mi
2009	79%	40,160	84,624 mi
2008	75%	38,912	95,233 mi
2007	75%	36,409	96,983 mi
2006	73%	30,783	98,498 mi
2005	73%	29,754	94,076 mi
2004	72%	24,893	96,050 mi
2003	72%	20,755	97,179 mi
2002	72%	16,079	98,193 mi
2001	71%	12,710	99,203 mi
2000	70%	6,496	100,486 mi
1999	68%	3,072	98,260 mi

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About the 2020 Toyota Yaris

The 2020 Toyota Yaris is a small family car. Our records list a 1490cc petrol engine, though engines vary between versions. 23,578 MOT tests were recorded on this model in 2024, making it one of the most commonly tested models on UK roads. It ranks in the top 25% of all 2020 models for MOT pass rate.

With an average of 24,211 miles recorded at its 2024 MOT tests, Toyota Yaris owners drive about as much as the UK average.

2020 Toyota Yaris Fuel Costs

The 1490cc petrol engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Expect around 42 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,398 per year with petrol at 174.57p per litre (GOV.UK weekly average, week of 19 October 2026; based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2020 Toyota Yaris?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,853 (£154/month), broken down as £1,398 fuel, £200 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 94% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.

Toyota Yaris Reliability Trend

Newer Toyota Yariss pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 15 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Buying a Used 2020 Toyota Yaris

At 6 years old, the Toyota Yaris 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 2021 model has the highest pass rate at 95%. With 23,578 MOT tests in our data, there's strong statistical confidence in these figures.

Common Issues to Watch For

These are typical issues for cars of this age, fuel type and engine size, not faults recorded on this model's MOT tests. Use them as a checklist when you view one.

Service History

Low risk

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Running Costs Compared

How the 2020 Toyota Yaris stacks up against similar cars for estimated annual running costs, insurance group, and tax.

Car	Pass Rate	Fuel/yr	Tax/yr	Est. Ins. Group	Total/yr
Toyota Yaris(2020)	94%	£1,398	£200	Grp 12-25	£1,853
Ford Fiesta(2018)	90%	£1,175	£200	Grp 1-8	£1,630-£223
Volkswagen Golf(2019)	92%	£1,398	£200	Grp 12-25	£1,853same
Vauxhall Corsa(2018)	85%	£1,398	£200	Grp 8-20	£2,003+£150
Nissan Qashqai(2018)	87%	£1,175	£200	Grp 5-15	£1,780-£73

Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year, GOV.UK average pump prices for the week of 19 October 2026, GOV.UK road tax rates and MOT data. Insurance groups are our rough estimate from engine size, not official groups. Actual costs vary by driver, location, and usage.

Questions about the 2020 Toyota Yaris

Is the 2020 Toyota Yaris reliable?

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. 94% of MOT tests on 2020 Toyota Yariss ended in a pass, from 23,578 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 12 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

How much does a 2020 Toyota Yaris cost to run?

Our estimate is £1,853 a year (£154 a month): £1,398 fuel, £200 road tax, £55 MOT and £200 predicted repairs, based on 7,400 miles a year. Insurance is not included.

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2020 Toyota Yaris?

94% of 23,578 MOT tests on the 2020 Toyota Yaris ended in a pass (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That ranks it 616th of 2,554 models first registered in 2020 (top 25%).

Which year Toyota Yaris has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 Toyota Yaris has the highest MOT pass rate at 95% and the 1999 the lowest at 68%. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger and have done fewer miles.

What is the average mileage for a 2020 Toyota Yaris?

The average mileage recorded at MOT tests on the 2020 Toyota Yaris is 24,211 miles, which is in line with the expected 29,600 miles for a 4-year-old car, suggesting normal everyday use.