2015 Toyota Noah — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 417 MOT tests analysed for the 2015 Toyota Noah, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, suspension and visibility. Its pass rate of 86.1% was above the average for cars of a similar age (83.5%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 25.0% in the 150k+ group versus 5.3% in the 30-60k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 11.0% | 46 |
| 2 | Suspension | 5.5% | 23 |
| 3 | Visibility | 4.1% | 17 |
| 4 | Brakes | 3.8% | 16 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.2% | 9 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.2% | 9 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 14 |
| 2 | Headlamp | 13 |
| 3 | Rear fog lamp | 13 |
| 4 | Wipers | 12 |
| 5 | Pins and bushes | 11 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 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 | Suspension | 15.8% | 66 |
| 2 | Tyres | 12.2% | 51 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 9.6% | 40 |
| 4 | Brakes | 8.9% | 37 |
| 5 | Other defects | 6.0% | 25 |
| 6 | Visibility | 2.4% | 10 |
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 | 75 | 5.3% |
| 60-90k | 99 | 5.1% |
| 90-120k | 80 | 17.5% |
| 120-150k | 65 | 21.5% |
| 150k+ | 80 | 25.0% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 217 | 3.7% |
| Petrol | 200 | 25.0% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 56 | 25.0% |
| 2022 | 65 | 16.9% |
| 2023 | 71 | 12.7% |
| 2024 | 98 | 12.2% |
| 2025 | 127 | 9.4% |
What to check before buying a 2015 Noah
Before buying a 2015 Toyota Noah, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 11.0% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (11.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (5.5% 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.
- Visibility (4.1% 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.
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 2015 Toyota Noahs pass their MOT?
86.1% of the 417 2015 Toyota Noah MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2015 Toyota Noah?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 11.0% of tests, followed by suspension (5.5%).
Does the 2015 Noah get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.3% in the 30-60k band to 25.0% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 417 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.