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Toyota Common MOT Problems (2026)

Toyota models ranked by MOT fail rate, with typical issues to check for cars of each age and type. Based on 2,900,000 MOT tests (DVSA data for tests carried out in 2024, retests included).

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 (models with 1,000+ tests, cars registered up to 2021)

#ModelFail RateTypical Issues (estimate)
1Toyota Celica26%Suspension wear, Brake disc corrosion, Structural corrosion
2Toyota Previa26%DPF/emissions, Injector wear, Turbo issues
3Toyota Starlet24%Suspension wear, Structural corrosion, Exhaust deterioration
4Toyota Granvia24%DPF/emissions, Injector wear, Turbo issues
5Toyota Carina24%Suspension wear, Structural corrosion, Exhaust deterioration

Most Reliable Toyota Models

Lowest average fail rates (models with 1,000+ tests, cars registered up to 2021). Newer models tend to pass more often simply because they are younger.

#ModelPass Rate
1Toyota Yaris Cross Design HEV Auto97%
2Toyota Supra Pro Auto97%
3Toyota Yaris Launch Edition HEV CVT97%
4Toyota Yaris Design HEV CVT96%
5Toyota Yaris Excel HEV CVT96%

All Toyota Models by Fail Rate

Every Toyota model and year with 300+ MOT tests (cars registered up to 2021), sorted by fail rate (highest first). Fuel type is shown as a guide.

ModelYearPass RateFail Rate
Aygo200567%31%
RAV4199768%31%
Previa200168%31%
Corolla199567%31%
Previa200069%31%
Yaris199968%30%
Aygo200870%29%
Aygo200669%29%
Yaris200070%29%
Hilux200270%29%
Avensis199970%29%
Previa200369%29%
Hilux200170%29%
Celica199768%29%
Carina199770%29%
Aygo200770%28%
Yaris200171%28%
Hilux199972%28%
Avensis200271%28%
Celica199972%28%
Previa200271%28%
RAV4199670%28%
Rav-4199771%28%
Yaris200573%27%
Yaris200472%27%
Yaris200372%27%
Yaris200272%27%
Corolla200372%27%
Rav-4200672%27%
Corolla199872%27%
Celica200472%27%
Hilux200471%27%
Hilux199872%27%
RAV4199872%27%
Celica199871%27%
Previa200471%27%
Hilux199672%27%
Hilux200072%27%
Celica199673%27%
MR2199270%27%
RAV4199572%27%
MR2199573%27%
Rav-4199873%27%
Yaris200673%26%
Corolla200473%26%
Avensis200673%26%
RAV4200774%26%
Hilux201073%26%
Rav-4200773%26%
Hilux200873%26%

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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 wear and tyre condition, which are the most common reasons for failure across all makes in DVSA's published MOT statistics. Older Toyota diesels are more prone to exhaust and emissions failures. Of the Toyota models with at least 1,000 tests, the Toyota Celica has the highest average fail rate at 26%. The Toyota Previa is level on 26%.

Which Toyota model is the most reliable?

In our data, the Toyota Yaris Cross Design HEV Auto has the best MOT record of the Toyota models with at least 1,000 tests: 97% of its 1,904 MOT tests ended in a pass and 3% in a fail. The Toyota Yaris Launch Edition HEV CVT and the Toyota Supra Pro Auto are level on 97%. Newer models tend to pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare models of a similar age.

What is the average MOT pass rate for Toyota?

The average MOT pass rate for Toyota is 84%, based on 2,900,000 MOT tests across 110 models (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That means roughly 16% of MOT tests on Toyota cars ended in a fail.

Toyota Model Problem Guides

Typical issues to check, rough repair costs and year-by-year MOT pass rates for each Toyota model

Toyota Yaris Problems82% passToyota Aygo Problems84% passToyota Prius Problems89% passToyota Auris Problems84% passToyota RAV4 Problems87% passToyota C-HR Problems92% passToyota Corolla Problems79% passToyota Hilux Problems79% passToyota Avensis Problems79% passToyota Rav-4 Problems77% passToyota Verso Problems83% passToyota Estima Problems87% pass

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