2021 Toyota Yaris · 8,680 MOT tests
2021 Toyota Yaris reliability
2021 Toyota Yariss fail 7.1% of first MOT tests, 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 23 Yaris years (8,680 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Yariss: 28.9%)
- 7.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Yariss: 28.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 32% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 19,210
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 8,680
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2021 against the years either side
- 2020 cars: 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2021 car does better)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 38% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2021 car carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
Common problems
What fails on a 2021 Toyota Yaris
Fail rate by area
- Tyres2.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.7%
- Lights and electrics1.4%
- Suspension0.6%
- Brakes0.3%
- Seat belts and airbags0.1%
- Number plates and VIN0.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.9%
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 washers not working 0.55%
Without working washers the windscreen cannot be cleaned while driving, which is a safety risk in dirty weather.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 0.37%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 0.36%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (6.53%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.72%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.71%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (0.84%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (0.82%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (0.76%)
Other years
Every Toyota Yaris year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2021 Toyota Yaris reliable?
2021 Toyota Yariss fail 7.1% of first MOT tests, 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 23 Yaris years (8,680 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2021 Toyota Yaris MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (0.9% 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 2021 Toyota Yaris have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2021 Toyota Yaris shows 19,210 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2021 car?
A car first registered in 2021 carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
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