2000 Toyota Yaris — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2000 Toyota Yaris passed 71.6% of its 29,077 recorded MOT tests. That is 1.0 percentage points better than superminis of a similar age, which fail at 29.4%. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and emissions & environmental.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (16.4%) and lighting & signalling (15.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are component mounting prescribed areas, headlamp aim and headlamp — component mounting prescribed areas alone was recorded 3,379 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 34.1% versus 14.8%.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 49.8% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 16.4% | 4,770 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 15.8% | 4,602 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 8.0% | 2,330 |
| 4 | Visibility | 7.6% | 2,219 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.5% | 2,186 |
| 6 | Brakes | 6.9% | 2,004 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 3,379 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 2,511 |
| 3 | Headlamp | 2,177 |
| 4 | Catalyst emissions | 1,781 |
| 5 | Wipers | 1,676 |
| 6 | Linkage pins and bushes | 1,493 |
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 | 49.8% | 14,476 |
| 2 | Tyres | 27.3% | 7,951 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 25.3% | 7,355 |
| 4 | Brakes | 22.4% | 6,522 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 18.6% | 5,418 |
| 6 | Other defects | 17.5% | 5,096 |
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 | 431 | 14.8% |
| 30-60k | 4,185 | 20.5% |
| 60-90k | 8,501 | 26.9% |
| 90-120k | 8,189 | 30.2% |
| 120-150k | 5,041 | 32.6% |
| 150k+ | 2,711 | 34.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,393 | 28.3% |
| 2022 | 6,914 | 28.7% |
| 2023 | 5,628 | 28.2% |
| 2024 | 4,518 | 28.6% |
| 2025 | 3,624 | 28.2% |
What to check before buying a 2000 Yaris
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 16.4% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (16.4% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (15.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Emissions & environmental (8.0% 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 2000 Toyota Yariss pass their MOT?
71.6% of the 29,077 2000 Toyota Yaris MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 28.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2000 Toyota Yaris?
Suspension, recorded in 16.4% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (15.8%).
Does the 2000 Yaris get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 14.8% in the 0-30k band to 34.1% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 29,077 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.