2012 Toyota Yaris MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check
In 2025, 66.8% of Toyota Yaris cars first used in 2012 passed their MOT first time, against 63.5% for all cars first used in 2012. Across 82,372 Yaris first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were lamps and electrical equipment, suspension and visibility (wipers, washers and windscreen).
This page analyses first MOT tests for Toyota Yaris cars first used in 2012 (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 2012 Toyota Yaris MOT pass rate has changed
Share of first tests passed in each year, Yaris cars first used in 2012 against all cars first used in 2012 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the Yaris figure was 3.3 points higher.
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| Test year | 2012 Yaris | All cars first used 2012 | Yaris first tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 72.2% | 68.8% | 27,488 |
| 2022 | 71.6% | 67.4% | 27,467 |
| 2023 | 69.8% | 65.6% | 27,534 |
| 2024 | 70.7% | 64.3% | 27,553 |
| 2025 | 66.8% | 63.5% | 27,285 |
Common 2012 Toyota Yaris MOT failures
Share of the 25,445 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Position lamp: not working | 20.4% | 5,192 |
| Coil spring: fractured or broken | 19.9% | 5,064 |
| Stop lamp: not working | 12.9% | 3,293 |
| Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid | 7.2% | 1,824 |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively | 7.1% | 1,814 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coil spring: fractured or broken | Coil spring replacement | £248 | £175–£400 |
From published UK repair-cost guides, checked September 2026. Only jobs with a published typical price are shown.
What to check on a 2012 Toyota Yaris before buying
The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.
- Lamps and electrics. Ask someone to watch while you work the brake lights, indicators, sidelights, dipped and main beam, and the number-plate lamps.
- Suspension. Worth looking behind the front wheels with a torch at the coil springs, and listening for knocks over bumps on the test drive.
- Wipers and windscreen. Worth checking that the wipers clear the screen cleanly, that the washers work, and that there are no chips or cracks in the driver’s view.
Common 2012 Toyota Yaris MOT advisories
Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2012 Yaris cars, as a share of all 82,372 first tests, 2023–2025.
| DVSA advisory item | Share of first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | 14.1% | 11,633 |
| Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing | 12.2% | 10,037 |
| Suspension arm pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement | 9.2% | 7,575 |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material | 9.1% | 7,463 |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened | 7.0% | 5,802 |
Questions about the 2012 Toyota Yaris MOT
What is the MOT pass rate of a 2012 Toyota Yaris?
In 2025, 66.8% of Yaris cars first used in 2012 passed their MOT first time, against 63.5% for all cars first used in 2012. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.
What does a 2012 Yaris most often fail its MOT on?
Lamps and electrical equipment (in 49.9% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), suspension (34.6%) and visibility (wipers, washers and windscreen) (18.8%). The single most common item was “Position lamp: not working” (20.4%).
How often does a 2012 Toyota Yaris fail its MOT?
In 2025, 33.2% of first tests on Yaris cars first used in 2012 did not pass first time: 23.7% failed, and a further 9.5% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 25,445 of 82,372 first tests did not pass first time.
What are the most common 2012 Toyota Yaris MOT advisories?
“Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (on 14.1% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing” (12.2%), “Suspension arm pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement” (9.2%), “Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material” (9.1%) and “Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened” (7.0%).
Is a 2012 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 72.2% in 2021 to 66.8% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.
Other cars first used in 2012
The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.
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