Daihatsu Yrv MOT pass rate & common failures
1,252 MOT tests on the Daihatsu Yrv (2000–2012) give it a 69.8% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (27.5% fail rate), the Yrv comes out 2.7pp worse. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 18.7% of tests against 14.4% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are component mounting prescribed areas, headlamp aim and headlamp — component mounting prescribed areas alone was recorded 260 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 15.3% in the 0-30k band and 31.1% in the 120-150k band, a 15.9-point spread — more than double.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 33.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 31.8% in 2021 to 28.2% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
By model year
Every Yrv model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 340 | 71.2% | 28.8% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2002 | 316 | 69.0% | 31.0% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2003 | 297 | 70.0% | 30.0% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2004 | 281 | 68.7% | 31.3% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 18.7% | 234 |
| 2 | Suspension | 14.4% | 180 |
| 3 | Brakes | 10.8% | 135 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 10.5% | 132 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 8.7% | 109 |
| 6 | Visibility | 6.2% | 77 |
| 7 | Tyres | 5.1% | 64 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 4.1% | 51 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 260 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 123 |
| 3 | Headlamp | 76 |
| 4 | Prescribed areas | 73 |
| 5 | Service brake performance | 73 |
| 6 | Wipers | 65 |
| 7 | Stop lamp | 64 |
| 8 | Catalyst emissions | 62 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 33.3% | 417 |
| 2 | Brakes | 31.9% | 399 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 25.0% | 313 |
| 4 | Tyres | 24.4% | 306 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 21.9% | 274 |
| 6 | Other defects | 20.8% | 260 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 59 | 15.3% |
| 30-60k | 348 | 26.7% |
| 60-90k | 482 | 34.0% |
| 90-120k | 285 | 30.9% |
| 120-150k | 61 | 31.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 390 | 31.8% |
| 2022 | 290 | 28.6% |
| 2023 | 233 | 27.9% |
| 2024 | 197 | 33.5% |
| 2025 | 142 | 28.2% |
What to check before buying a Daihatsu Yrv
- Lighting & signalling (18.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (14.4% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Brakes (10.8% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Daihatsu Yrv?
69.8% of the 1,252 Daihatsu Yrv MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 30.2% fail rate, across model years 2000–2012.
What does the Daihatsu Yrv most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 18.7% of tests, then suspension (14.4%).
How much does mileage affect Yrv MOT results?
Fail rates run at 15.3% for cars in the 0-30k band and 31.1% for 120-150k, a 15.9-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,252 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.