2017 Toyota Yaris · 89,541 MOT tests
2017 Toyota Yaris reliability
2017 Toyota Yariss fail 15.6% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 23 Yaris years (89,541 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
- 2% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 32,217
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 89,541
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 3.7% of tests fail here (54% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 28% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Toyota Yaris
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics5.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.9%
- Tyres3.8%
- Suspension3.7%
- Brakes2%
- Body, chassis and structure0.2%
- Seat belts and airbags0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.4%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Wheel bearing excessively rough 2.22%
A rough or noisy bearing is wearing out and may fail, so it should be inspected and replaced before it worsens.
Side repeater not working 1.3%
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 1.14%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.83%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.76%
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 (11.44%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.9%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.15%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.67%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (2.64%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (2.44%)
Other years
Every Toyota Yaris year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Toyota Yaris reliable?
2017 Toyota Yariss fail 15.6% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 23 Yaris years (89,541 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Toyota Yaris MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.4% of tests), wheel bearing excessively rough (2.22% of tests), side repeater not working (1.3% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Toyota Yaris have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Toyota Yaris shows 32,217 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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