Toyota Yaris: suspension MOT failures
Suspension was recorded as a failure area in 7.4% of Toyota Yaris MOT tests — 198,136 tests out of 2,673,900. It shows up most on 1999 and 2000 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 9,301 | 17.1% |
| 2000 | 29,077 | 16.4% |
| 2001 | 54,931 | 15.0% |
| 2002 | 69,740 | 12.1% |
| 2003 | 88,525 | 11.2% |
| 2004 | 102,219 | 10.9% |
| 2005 | 119,971 | 9.6% |
| 2006 | 120,027 | 11.3% |
| 2007 | 141,634 | 11.0% |
| 2008 | 149,065 | 12.4% |
| 2009 | 155,412 | 10.8% |
| 2010 | 117,485 | 10.9% |
| 2011 | 97,453 | 8.0% |
| 2012 | 164,673 | 8.6% |
| 2013 | 172,204 | 8.3% |
| 2014 | 169,428 | 7.0% |
| 2015 | 171,548 | 1.7% |
| 2016 | 156,697 | 2.1% |
| 2017 | 148,025 | 3.3% |
| 2018 | 151,662 | 2.2% |
| 2019 | 121,719 | 1.5% |
| 2020 | 66,453 | 0.7% |
| 2021 | 55,553 | 0.5% |
| 2022 | 38,791 | 0.7% |
| 2023 | 2,193 | 0.7% |
Methodology & source. 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.