2022 Toyota Yaris — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 38,791 MOT tests, the 2022 Toyota Yaris recorded a 95.9% pass rate. Against superminis of a similar age (6.9% fail rate), the 2022 Yaris comes out 2.8pp better. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (2.6%) and visibility (2.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, wipers and tread depth — headlamp aim alone was recorded 932 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 3.6% in the 0-30k band and 12.7% in the 90-120k band, a 9.1-point spread — more than double.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 14.5% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 11.1% in 2023 to 4.2% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 2.6% | 1,003 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.0% | 789 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.9% | 745 |
| 4 | Suspension | 0.7% | 256 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.2% | 76 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.1% | 53 |
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 | 932 |
| 2 | Wipers | 621 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 316 |
| 4 | Washers | 314 |
| 5 | Shock absorbers | 293 |
| 6 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 104 |
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 | 14.5% | 5,644 |
| 2 | Other defects | 4.5% | 1,741 |
| 3 | Brakes | 4.5% | 1,730 |
| 4 | Suspension | 2.5% | 960 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.2% | 864 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.4% | 139 |
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 | 31,726 | 3.6% |
| 30-60k | 6,517 | 6.1% |
| 60-90k | 469 | 10.9% |
| 90-120k | 63 | 12.7% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 38,759 | 4.1% |
| Petrol | 32 | 6.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 36 | 11.1% |
| 2024 | 1,695 | 3.2% |
| 2025 | 37,052 | 4.2% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Yaris
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 2.6% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (2.6% 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 (2.0% 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 (1.9% 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 2022 Toyota Yariss pass their MOT?
95.9% of the 38,791 2022 Toyota Yaris MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Toyota Yaris?
Tyres, recorded in 2.6% of tests, followed by visibility (2.0%).
Does the 2022 Yaris get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.6% in the 0-30k band to 12.7% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 38,791 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.