2010 Toyota Yaris · 62,630 MOT tests
2010 Toyota Yaris reliability
2010 Toyota Yariss fail 33.9% of first MOT tests, 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 23 Yaris years (62,630 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Yariss: 28.9%)
- 33.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Yariss: 28.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 5% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 73,854
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 62,630
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- 2011 cars: 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 4.8% of tests fail here (23% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 33% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Toyota Yaris
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics13.9%
- Suspension12.7%
- Brakes6.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.7%
- Tyres5.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.8%
- Body, chassis and structure3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.57%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Position lamp not working 4.51%
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 3.66%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Registration plate lamp not working 3.22%
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 2.04%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 2.03%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (13.12%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.52%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.85%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.64%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (5.02%)
Other years
Every Toyota Yaris year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Toyota Yaris reliable?
2010 Toyota Yariss fail 33.9% of first MOT tests, 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 23 Yaris years (62,630 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Toyota Yaris MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (5.57% of tests), position lamp not working (4.51% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.66% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Toyota Yaris have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Toyota Yaris shows 73,854 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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