2022 Toyota GR Yaris — MOT failures & pass rate
2,312 MOT tests on the 2022 Toyota GR Yaris are in this dataset, and 94.2% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 8.2% of the time, so this is 2.4pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: tyres, recorded in 4.1% of tests against 1.0% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, shock absorbers and wipers — tread depth alone was recorded 32 times.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 5.8% of the time against 5.8% for hybrid.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 13.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.1% | 94 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.0% | 24 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 0.9% | 22 |
| 4 | Suspension | 0.7% | 17 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 11 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.4% | 8 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 32 |
| 2 | Shock absorbers | 26 |
| 3 | Wipers | 23 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 22 |
| 5 | Registration plates | 14 |
| 6 | Catalyst emissions | 9 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 13.4% | 309 |
| 2 | Brakes | 3.7% | 86 |
| 3 | Other defects | 3.2% | 74 |
| 4 | Suspension | 3.0% | 69 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.0% | 46 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.8% | 19 |
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 | 2,086 | 5.4% |
| 30-60k | 220 | 9.6% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 1,536 | 5.8% |
| Hybrid | 776 | 5.8% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 43 | 4.7% |
| 2025 | 2,268 | 5.8% |
What to check before buying a 2022 GR Yaris
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 4.1% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (4.1% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (1.0% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Lighting & signalling (0.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 Toyota GR Yariss pass their MOT?
94.2% of the 2,312 2022 Toyota GR Yaris MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Toyota GR Yaris?
Tyres, recorded in 4.1% of tests, followed by visibility (1.0%).
Does the 2022 GR Yaris get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.4% in the 0-30k band to 9.6% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,312 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.