2019 Toyota Gt86 — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2019 Toyota Gt86 passed 94.6% of its 1,467 recorded MOT tests. That is 3.2 percentage points better than coupes & convertibles of a similar age, which fail at 8.6%. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (2.9%) and visibility (1.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, tread depth and headlamp aim — wipers alone was recorded 28 times.
A 60-90k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 18.2% versus 3.8%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 12.1% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 3.8% of tests failed in 2022 against 6.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 2.9% | 43 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.8% | 27 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.3% | 19 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.9% | 14 |
| 5 | Other defects | 0.5% | 8 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.3% | 5 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 28 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 20 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 15 |
| 4 | Registration plates | 13 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 12 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 11 |
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 | 12.1% | 178 |
| 2 | Brakes | 7.3% | 107 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.5% | 51 |
| 4 | Other defects | 2.0% | 29 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.6% | 9 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.5% | 7 |
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 | 1,021 | 3.8% |
| 30-60k | 413 | 8.2% |
| 60-90k | 33 | 18.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 370 | 3.8% |
| 2023 | 355 | 5.1% |
| 2024 | 351 | 6.6% |
| 2025 | 367 | 6.3% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Gt86
On a 2019 Gt86, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 2.9% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (2.9% 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 (1.8% 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 (1.3% 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 2019 Toyota Gt86s pass their MOT?
94.6% of the 1,467 2019 Toyota Gt86 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Toyota Gt86?
Tyres, recorded in 2.9% of tests, followed by visibility (1.8%).
Does the 2019 Gt86 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.8% in the 0-30k band to 18.2% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,467 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.