2013 Toyota Gt86 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 8,753 MOT tests, the 2013 Toyota Gt86 recorded an 87.7% pass rate. Against coupes & convertibles of a similar age (14.7% fail rate), the 2013 Gt86 comes out 2.4pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, tyres and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (3.8%) and tyres (3.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, catalyst emissions and wipers — tread depth alone was recorded 278 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 21.3% versus 6.6%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 19.7% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 10.7% of tests failed in 2021 against 14.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 3.8% | 335 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.8% | 328 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.0% | 262 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.8% | 248 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.7% | 239 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.1% | 188 |
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 | 278 |
| 2 | Catalyst emissions | 226 |
| 3 | Wipers | 152 |
| 4 | Service brake performance | 147 |
| 5 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 140 |
| 6 | Washers | 124 |
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 | 19.7% | 1,728 |
| 2 | Brakes | 16.3% | 1,428 |
| 3 | Suspension | 9.5% | 835 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 5.5% | 483 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.8% | 421 |
| 6 | Other defects | 4.1% | 356 |
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 | 609 | 6.6% |
| 30-60k | 3,388 | 9.6% |
| 60-90k | 3,314 | 13.3% |
| 90-120k | 1,161 | 18.4% |
| 120-150k | 234 | 19.2% |
| 150k+ | 47 | 21.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,766 | 10.7% |
| 2022 | 1,742 | 11.1% |
| 2023 | 1,760 | 11.7% |
| 2024 | 1,749 | 13.7% |
| 2025 | 1,736 | 14.3% |
What to check before buying a 2013 Gt86
On a 2013 Gt86, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 3.8% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (3.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (3.8% 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.
- Brakes (3.0% 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
How many 2013 Toyota Gt86s pass their MOT?
87.7% of the 8,753 2013 Toyota Gt86 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Toyota Gt86?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 3.8% of tests, followed by tyres (3.8%).
Does the 2013 Gt86 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.6% in the 0-30k band to 21.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 8,753 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.