26 models · 5,075,179 MOT tests
Toyota reliability
Toyota cars fail 26.7% of first MOT tests (all cars: 28.4%), 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage. The most reliable Toyota on MOT results is the Toyota Vellfire; the least is the Toyota Proace.
Ranked
Every Toyota model, most reliable first
Ranked against cars of the same age and mileage, so a new model and an old one are judged fairly.
| # | Model | Type | Tests | Fail rate | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toyota Vellfire2004–2021 cars | MPV and people carrier | 8,666 | 11% | Better than average |
| 2 | Toyota Voxy2001–2021 cars | MPV and people carrier | 5,896 | 11.7% | Better than average |
| 3 | Toyota Vitz1998–2021 cars | Small car | 6,425 | 12.6% | Better than average |
| 4 | Toyota Prius+2011–2021 cars | MPV and people carrier | 13,953 | 16.1% | Better than average |
| 5 | Toyota Estima1996–2021 cars | MPV and people carrier | 61,364 | 20.8% | Better than average |
| 6 | Toyota GT862012–2021 cars | Sports car and convertible | 24,067 | 14.8% | Better than average |
| 7 | Toyota Alphard2000–2021 cars | MPV and people carrier | 35,750 | 23.2% | Better than average |
| 8 | Toyota Prius1999–2021 cars | Family hatchback | 523,189 | 20.9% | Better than average |
| 9 | Toyota iQ2008–2020 cars | City car | 57,294 | 23% | Better than average |
| 10 | Toyota Land Cruiser1996–2021 cars | Large SUV | 62,511 | 28.6% | Better than average |
| 11 | Toyota Urban Cruiser1997–2018 cars | Small SUV | 13,254 | 28.1% | Better than average |
| 12 | Toyota RAV41996–2021 cars | Family SUV | 390,585 | 25.3% | Better than average |
| 13 | Toyota Hiace1996–2021 cars | Van | 49,583 | 35.4% | Better than average |
| 14 | Toyota MR21996–2021 cars | Sports car and convertible | 29,006 | 33.3% | Better than average |
| 15 | Toyota Avensis1997–2019 cars | Large family car | 231,459 | 33.7% | About average |
| 16 | Toyota Auris2006–2020 cars | Family hatchback | 512,103 | 26.2% | About average |
| 17 | Toyota Corolla1996–2021 cars | Family hatchback | 292,682 | 32.2% | About average |
| 18 | Toyota Celica1996–2021 cars | Sports car and convertible | 31,209 | 39.4% | About average |
| 19 | Toyota Verso2000–2018 cars | MPV and people carrier | 90,521 | 27.6% | About average |
| 20 | Toyota C-HR2007–2021 cars | Small SUV | 196,290 | 14.2% | About average |
| 21 | Toyota Starlet1996–2021 cars | Small car | 10,578 | 34.6% | About average |
| 22 | Toyota Yaris1998–2021 cars | Small car | 1,428,693 | 28.9% | About average |
| 23 | Toyota Previa1996–2021 cars | MPV and people carrier | 16,532 | 44% | About average |
| 24 | Toyota Aygo2005–2021 cars | City car | 728,071 | 24.5% | About average |
| 25 | Toyota Hilux1996–2021 cars | Pickup | 224,137 | 31.5% | About average |
| 26 | Toyota Proace2013–2021 cars | Van | 31,361 | 31.2% | Well below average |
Compare across every brand in the UK MOT Reliability Index.
Questions
Toyota reliability questions
Are Toyota cars reliable?
Toyota cars fail 26.7% of first MOT tests, 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, across 5,075,179 UK MOT tests from 2022 to 2024.
What is the most reliable Toyota?
On MOT results, the Toyota Vellfire: it fails 11% of first tests, 66% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age.
Which Toyota should I avoid?
The Toyota Proace has the weakest MOT record of the Toyota range (47% more MOT fails than the average car its age). Check any used one's MOT history before you buy.
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