2020 Toyota Gt86 — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2020 Toyota Gt86 passed 95.9% of its 774 recorded MOT tests. Against coupes & convertibles of a similar age (8.2% fail rate), the 2020 Gt86 comes out 4.1pp better. Failures cluster in visibility, tyres and emissions & environmental.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (1.6%) and tyres (1.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, catalyst emissions and tread depth — wipers alone was recorded 12 times.
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 — 3.1% of tests failed in 2023 against 5.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 1.6% | 12 |
| 2 | Tyres | 1.3% | 10 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 1.0% | 8 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.0% | 8 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 0.7% | 5 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.3% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 12 |
| 2 | Catalyst emissions | 11 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 3 |
| 4 | Washers | 3 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 3 |
| 6 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 2 |
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% | 94 |
| 2 | Brakes | 6.6% | 51 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.1% | 24 |
| 4 | Other defects | 2.6% | 20 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.7% | 5 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.5% | 4 |
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 | 591 | 3.4% |
| 30-60k | 177 | 6.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 254 | 3.1% |
| 2024 | 253 | 4.3% |
| 2025 | 255 | 5.1% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Gt86
On a 2020 Gt86, visibility is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 1.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Visibility (1.6% 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.
- Tyres (1.3% 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.
- Emissions & environmental (1.0% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
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 2020 Toyota Gt86s pass their MOT?
95.9% of the 774 2020 Toyota Gt86 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Toyota Gt86?
Visibility, recorded in 1.6% of tests, followed by tyres (1.3%).
Does the 2020 Gt86 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.4% in the 0-30k band to 6.2% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 774 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.