2013 Toyota Vitz · 1,412 MOT tests
2013 Toyota Vitz reliability
2013 Toyota Vitzs fail 8.4% of first MOT tests, 65% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 2 Vitz years (1,412 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Vitzs: 12.6%)
- 8.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Vitzs: 12.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 65% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 40,500
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,412
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 50% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- 2014 cars: 57% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Strong point: suspension, 67% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Toyota Vitz
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics4.9%
- Suspension2.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.8%
- Tyres0.4%
- Body, chassis and structure0.3%
- Number plates and VIN0.3%
- Brakes0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Obligatory rear fog lamp missing 0.78%
A rear fog lamp the car must have is missing, so it is illegal to drive until one is fitted.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 0.64%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Rear fog lamp switch missing 0.42%
Without a working fog lamp switch, the fog lamps cannot be used properly, so the switch needs fitting or repair.
Rear fog lamp not working 0.42%
A failed rear fog lamp reduces visibility in fog and leaves you less visible to following traffic, so repair it.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 0.35%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Position lamp not working 0.35%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.27%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.13%) · Headlamp lens has a coating (0.5%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (0.42%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (0.28%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (0.28%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Toyota Vitz reliable?
2013 Toyota Vitzs fail 8.4% of first MOT tests, 65% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 2 Vitz years (1,412 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Toyota Vitz MOT?
Most often obligatory rear fog lamp missing (0.78% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed (0.64% of tests), rear fog lamp switch missing (0.42% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Toyota Vitz have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Toyota Vitz shows 40,500 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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