2009 Toyota Yaris · 82,942 MOT tests
2009 Toyota Yaris reliability
2009 Toyota Yariss fail 34.3% of first MOT tests, 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 23 Yaris years (82,942 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Yariss: 28.9%)
- 34.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Yariss: 28.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 8% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 76,423
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 82,942
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- 2010 cars: 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 6.9% of tests fail here (17% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 37% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Toyota Yaris
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics14.5%
- Suspension12.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.9%
- Brakes6.3%
- Tyres5.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.8%
- Body, chassis and structure3.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.27%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Position lamp not working 5.08%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.7%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Registration plate lamp not working 3.04%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.25%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.11%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (13.8%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.6%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.12%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.96%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (6.3%) · Number plate lettering deteriorating (4.91%)
Other years
Every Toyota Yaris year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Toyota Yaris reliable?
2009 Toyota Yariss fail 34.3% of first MOT tests, 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 23 Yaris years (82,942 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Toyota Yaris MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (5.27% of tests), position lamp not working (5.08% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.7% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Toyota Yaris have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Toyota Yaris shows 76,423 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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