Toyota Common MOT Problems (2026)
Every Toyota model ranked by MOT fail rate, with the most common issues identified for each. Based on 2,906,298 real MOT tests.
Average Toyota MOT pass rate: 84%
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84%
Avg pass rate
16%
Avg fail rate
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Models tested
Toyota Models with the Most MOT Problems
Highest average fail rates across all tested years
| # | Model | Fail Rate | Common Issues | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toyota Picnic | 27% | Suspension wear, Brake disc corrosion, Structural corrosion | |
| 2 | Toyota Lucida | 27% | DPF/emissions, Injector wear, Turbo issues | |
| 3 | Toyota Dyna | 26% | DPF/emissions, Injector wear, Turbo issues | |
| 4 | Toyota Celica | 25% | Suspension wear, Brake disc corrosion, Structural corrosion | |
| 5 | Toyota Granvia | 25% | DPF/emissions, Injector wear, Turbo issues |
Most Reliable Toyota Models
Lowest average fail rates; the Toyota models least likely to have MOT problems
| # | Model | Pass Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toyota Vellfire Hybrid Auto Gen 20 | 100% | |
| 2 | Toyota Yaris Cross Dynamic Hev 4x4 A | 100% | |
| 3 | Toyota Supra Fuji Speedway Auto | 100% | |
| 4 | Toyota Bz4x Motion | 98% | |
| 5 | Toyota Alphard 240s Auto | 100% |
All Toyota Models by Fail Rate
Every Toyota model and year combination, sorted by fail rate (highest first)
| Model | Year | Pass Rate | Fail Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rav-4 | 1995 | 63% | 37% | |
| Lucida | 2007 | 63% | 37% | |
| Dyna | 2005 | 64% | 36% | |
| Previa | 1995 | 66% | 34% | |
| Granvia | 2004 | 63% | 34% | |
| Hiace | 1992 | 66% | 34% | |
| Picnic | 1997 | 67% | 33% | |
| Granvia | 1997 | 67% | 33% | |
| Dyna | 2003 | 68% | 32% | |
| Granvia | 2009 | 67% | 32% | |
| Aygo | 2005 | 67% | 31% | |
| Rav4 | 1997 | 68% | 31% | |
| Previa | 2001 | 68% | 31% | |
| Corolla | 1995 | 67% | 31% | |
| Previa | 2000 | 69% | 31% | |
| Dyna | 2004 | 69% | 31% | |
| Yaris | 1999 | 68% | 30% | |
| Dyna | 2009 | 70% | 30% | |
| Celica | 1991 | 70% | 30% | |
| Estima | 2002 | 68% | 30% | |
| Landcruiser Estate | 2005 | 70% | 30% | |
| Aygo | 2008 | 70% | 29% | |
| Aygo | 2006 | 69% | 29% | |
| Yaris | 2000 | 70% | 29% | |
| Hilux | 2002 | 70% | 29% | |
| Avensis | 1999 | 70% | 29% | |
| Previa | 2003 | 69% | 29% | |
| Hilux | 2001 | 70% | 29% | |
| Celica | 1997 | 68% | 29% | |
| Carina | 1997 | 70% | 29% | |
| Picnic | 1999 | 71% | 29% | |
| Surf | 2004 | 70% | 29% | |
| Granvia | 1996 | 70% | 29% | |
| Granvia | 2016 | 71% | 29% | |
| Dyna | 2002 | 70% | 29% | |
| Aygo | 2007 | 70% | 28% | |
| Yaris | 2001 | 71% | 28% | |
| Hilux | 1999 | 72% | 28% | |
| Avensis | 2002 | 71% | 28% | |
| Celica | 1999 | 72% | 28% | |
| Previa | 2002 | 71% | 28% | |
| Rav4 | 1996 | 70% | 28% | |
| Proace | 2013 | 69% | 28% | |
| Rav-4 | 1997 | 71% | 28% | |
| Hi-ace | 2000 | 71% | 28% | |
| Previa | 1997 | 70% | 28% | |
| Previa | 1996 | 72% | 28% | |
| Carina | 1996 | 71% | 28% | |
| Rav-4 | 1996 | 72% | 28% | |
| Hiace | 1998 | 70% | 28% |
Showing top 50 of 845 model/year combinations. View all Toyota models
Toyota MOT FAQ
What are the most common MOT problems on Toyota cars?
The most common MOT problems on Toyota cars vary by model and age, but typically include lighting defects, suspension wear, brake component deterioration, and tyre condition issues. Older Toyota diesels are more prone to exhaust and emissions failures. The Picnic has the highest average fail rate at 27%.
Which Toyota model is the most reliable?
The most reliable Toyota model in our data is the Vellfire Hybrid Auto Gen 20 with an average MOT pass rate of 100%. View all Toyota models for full reliability data.
What is the average MOT pass rate for Toyota?
The average MOT pass rate for Toyota is 84%, based on 2,906,298 MOT tests across 111 models. This means about 16% of Toyota cars fail their MOT on the first attempt.
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