2016 Toyota Yaris · 94,212 MOT tests
2016 Toyota Yaris reliability
2016 Toyota Yariss fail 15.6% of first MOT tests, 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 23 Yaris years (94,212 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Yariss: 28.9%)
- 15.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Yariss: 28.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 13% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 38,662
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 94,212
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: about average for its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: lights and electrics, 6.4% of tests fail here (35% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 44% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Toyota Yaris
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics6.4%
- Tyres4.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.6%
- Brakes2.4%
- Suspension2.1%
- Body, chassis and structure0.4%
- Wheels0.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.86%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Side repeater not working 1.67%
A failed side repeater means other road users cannot see your intended direction change, which is dangerous and must be fixed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.26%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.07%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.94%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.82%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.52%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.96%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.46%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.52%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.19%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.06%)
Other years
Every Toyota Yaris year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Toyota Yaris reliable?
2016 Toyota Yariss fail 15.6% of first MOT tests, 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 23 Yaris years (94,212 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Toyota Yaris MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.86% of tests), side repeater not working (1.67% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.26% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Toyota Yaris have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Toyota Yaris shows 38,662 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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