2014 Toyota Noah — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 348 MOT tests, the 2014 Toyota Noah recorded an 87.1% pass rate. That is 6.6 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 19.5%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 9.8% of all tests — 5.2 points clear of suspension, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are rear fog lamp, headlamp aim and tread depth — rear fog lamp alone was recorded 16 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 9.1% in the 30-60k band and 20.4% in the 150k+ band, a 11.4-point spread — more than double.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 18.1% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 20.5% in 2021 to 8.5% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 9.8% | 34 |
| 2 | Suspension | 4.6% | 16 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.6% | 9 |
| 4 | Tyres | 2.6% | 9 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.0% | 7 |
| 6 | Visibility | 2.0% | 7 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rear fog lamp | 16 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 9 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 8 |
| 4 | Linkage ball joint dust cover | 8 |
| 5 | Pins and bushes | 6 |
| 6 | Wipers | 6 |
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 | 18.1% | 63 |
| 2 | Tyres | 15.2% | 53 |
| 3 | Brakes | 7.2% | 25 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 6.6% | 23 |
| 5 | Other defects | 5.8% | 20 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 5.5% | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 77 | 9.1% |
| 60-90k | 92 | 10.9% |
| 90-120k | 72 | 8.3% |
| 120-150k | 54 | 24.1% |
| 150k+ | 44 | 20.4% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 175 | 6.3% |
| Petrol | 173 | 19.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 39 | 20.5% |
| 2022 | 40 | 15.0% |
| 2023 | 56 | 16.1% |
| 2024 | 83 | 13.3% |
| 2025 | 130 | 8.5% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Noah
On a 2014 Noah, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 9.8% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (9.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (4.6% 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 (2.6% 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 2014 Toyota Noahs pass their MOT?
87.1% of the 348 2014 Toyota Noah MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Toyota Noah?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 9.8% of tests, followed by suspension (4.6%).
Does the 2014 Noah get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.1% in the 30-60k band to 20.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 348 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.