1999 Toyota Yaris MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check
In 2025, 53.3% of Toyota Yaris cars first used in 1999 passed their MOT first time, against 64.6% for all cars first used in 1999. Across 3,219 Yaris first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were suspension, lamps and electrical equipment and noise, emissions and leaks.
This page analyses first MOT tests for Toyota Yaris cars first used in 1999 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.
Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026
How the 1999 Toyota Yaris MOT pass rate has changed
Share of first tests passed in each year, Yaris cars first used in 1999 against all cars first used in 1999 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the Yaris figure was 11.3 points lower.
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| Test year | 1999 Yaris | All cars first used 1999 | Yaris first tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 51.8% | 58.5% | 2,225 |
| 2022 | 53.9% | 60.7% | 1,702 |
| 2023 | 54.0% | 62.5% | 1,356 |
| 2024 | 54.5% | 63.2% | 1,042 |
| 2025 | 53.3% | 64.6% | 821 |
Common 1999 Toyota Yaris MOT failures
Share of the 1,481 failed first tests (2023–2025) with at least one failure in each area. A test can fail in more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.
Most common failure items
| DVSA failure item | Share of failed first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength | 21.9% | 325 |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively | 12.2% | 180 |
| Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect | 11.0% | 163 |
| Position lamp: not working | 10.3% | 153 |
| Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn | 9.5% | 141 |
Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.
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Typical repair costs for common MOT failures
Typical UK garage prices for the job, not for a Yaris in particular, and not a quote.
| Failure item | Typical job | Typical UK price | Usual range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn | Anti-roll bar bush replacement | £100 | £80–£180 |
From published UK repair-cost guides, checked September 2026. Only jobs with a published typical price are shown.
What to check on a 1999 Toyota Yaris before buying
The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.
- Suspension. Worth looking behind the front wheels with a torch at the coil springs, and listening for knocks over bumps on the test drive.
- Lamps and electrics. Ask someone to watch while you work the brake lights, indicators, sidelights, dipped and main beam, and the number-plate lamps.
- Engine and emissions. Worth checking that the engine warning light goes out after starting, looking for oil leaks under the car, and noticing any smoke from the exhaust.
Common 1999 Toyota Yaris MOT advisories
Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 1999 Yaris cars, as a share of all 3,219 first tests, 2023–2025.
| DVSA advisory item | Share of first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Coil spring: corroded | 20.3% | 654 |
| Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement | 17.9% | 577 |
| Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing | 14.4% | 462 |
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | 13.9% | 448 |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material | 12.2% | 392 |
Questions about the 1999 Toyota Yaris MOT
What is the MOT pass rate of a 1999 Toyota Yaris?
In 2025, 53.3% of Yaris cars first used in 1999 passed their MOT first time, against 64.6% for all cars first used in 1999. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.
What does a 1999 Yaris most often fail its MOT on?
Suspension (in 47.6% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), lamps and electrical equipment (44.0%) and noise, emissions and leaks (23.3%). The single most common item was “Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength” (21.9%).
How often does a 1999 Toyota Yaris fail its MOT?
In 2025, 46.7% of first tests on Yaris cars first used in 1999 did not pass first time: 38.2% failed, and a further 8.4% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 1,481 of 3,219 first tests did not pass first time.
What are the most common 1999 Toyota Yaris MOT advisories?
“Coil spring: corroded” (on 20.3% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement” (17.9%), “Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing” (14.4%), “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (13.9%) and “Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material” (12.2%).
Is a 1999 Toyota Yaris reliable?
An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 51.8% in 2021 to 53.3% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.
Other cars first used in 1999
The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.
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