2020 Toyota Yaris · 33,758 MOT tests
2020 Toyota Yaris reliability
2020 Toyota Yariss fail 10.4% of first MOT tests, 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 23 Yaris years (33,758 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Yariss: 28.9%)
- 10.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Yariss: 28.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 4% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 20,308
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 33,758
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 4.6% of tests fail here (55% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 23% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Toyota Yaris
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.6%
- Tyres2.9%
- Lights and electrics2.8%
- Brakes0.7%
- Suspension0.6%
- Body, chassis and structure0.2%
- Number plates and VIN0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.8%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.65%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.63%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.53%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Side repeater not working 0.46%
A failed side repeater means other road users cannot see your intended direction change, which is dangerous and must be fixed.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.38%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.96%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.21%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.85%) · Brake pads wearing thin (1.28%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (1.16%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.12%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Toyota Yaris reliable?
2020 Toyota Yariss fail 10.4% of first MOT tests, 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 23 Yaris years (33,758 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Toyota Yaris MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.8% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.65% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.63% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Toyota Yaris have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Toyota Yaris shows 20,308 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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