Toyota MOT Failure Rates
MOT failure rates for 13 Toyota models, ranked from highest to lowest failure rate. Data from official DVSA MOT test records covering 142 million UK MOT tests.
Toyota MOT Reliability Overview
Across 13 models with sufficient test data, Toyota vehicles have an average MOT failure rate of 23.5%. This puts Toyota below the UK national average of 28%, suggesting above-average reliability across the range.
The most reliable Toyota model for MOT is the Toyota C-Hr with a 12.5% failure rate. The highest failure rate belongs to the Toyota Avensis at 32.5%.
These figures are calculated from real DVSA MOT test records and represent weighted averages across all vehicle ages and mileage bands. Only models with 100 or more test records are included to ensure statistical reliability.
Which Toyota Models Fail MOT Most?
| Model | Failure Rate | Total Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Avensis | 32.5% | 309,139 |
| Toyota Hilux | 30.2% | 316,999 |
| Toyota Corolla | 29.3% | 440,411 |
| Toyota Land Cruiser | 27.3% | 66,932 |
| Toyota Yaris | 27.2% | 1,897,796 |
| Toyota Verso | 25.9% | 117,250 |
| Toyota Auris | 24.6% | 658,893 |
| Toyota Aygo | 22.6% | 922,594 |
| Toyota Rav4 | 20.8% | 381,151 |
| Toyota Prius | 20.0% | 684,665 |
| Toyota Camry | 17.3% | 6,583 |
| Toyota Supra | 14.9% | 9,044 |
| Toyota C-Hr | 12.5% | 278,488 |
How we calculate failure rates: Rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for each model. Only models with 100+ test records are shown. Data sourced from official DVSA MOT test records covering 142 million tests.
Toyota MOT FAQs
Are Toyota cars reliable for MOT?
Toyota has 13 models in our database. Overall, Toyota vehicles perform well in MOT tests with an average failure rate below the national average of 28%. Click on any model above to see a detailed component-level breakdown.
Which Toyota model is best for MOT?
The Toyota C-Hr has the lowest MOT failure rate at 12.5%, making it the most reliable Toyota model in our dataset. See full Toyota C-Hr MOT data.
Which Toyota model fails MOT most?
The Toyota Avensis has the highest failure rate at 32.5%. This doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad car — higher failure rates often correlate with older average vehicle age. See full Toyota Avensis MOT data.
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