Toyota reliability and common MOT problems by model
Toyota shows a 16.2% combined MOT failure rate across 1,920,459 tests in Motintel data. C Hr has one of the lower high-confidence rates at 7.8%. Rav 4 deserves extra checking at 21.7%.
Data sources: DVSA MOT records, official recall records, and MOT fault wording snapshots (2026-04-27, 2026-04-29, rfr_codes_2025-05-12, failure items 2023). Search-indexed model pages must clear 20,000 MOT tests and 10,000 vehicles.
Toyota combined failure rate: 16.2% — all-model average is 18.7%. Ranked #16 of 48 makes by failure rate (1 = lowest).
Which Toyota models look strongest?
C Hr (7.8%), Prius (11.4%), Rav4 (14.0%), Auris (15.1%), Aygo (15.2%)
Which Toyota models need extra caution?
Rav 4 (21.7%), Avensis (20.6%), Hilux (20.6%), Corolla (20.0%), Yaris (17.4%)
Most reliable Toyota models in MOT data
| # | Model | MOT failure rate | Tests | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toyota C Hr | 7.8% | 72,246 tests | 62,310 vehicles |
| 2 | Toyota Prius | 11.4% | 175,695 tests | 115,774 vehicles |
| 3 | Toyota Rav4 | 14.0% | 104,925 tests | 88,009 vehicles |
| 4 | Toyota Auris | 15.1% | 184,579 tests | 147,003 vehicles |
| 5 | Toyota Aygo | 15.2% | 290,376 tests | 239,986 vehicles |
Toyota models with the highest MOT failure rates
| # | Model | MOT failure rate | Tests | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toyota Rav 4 | 21.7% | 42,012 tests | 32,533 vehicles |
| 2 | Toyota Avensis | 20.6% | 88,486 tests | 68,123 vehicles |
| 3 | Toyota Hilux | 20.6% | 87,518 tests | 67,909 vehicles |
| 4 | Toyota Corolla | 20.0% | 102,791 tests | 79,115 vehicles |
| 5 | Toyota Yaris | 17.4% | 527,880 tests | 427,207 vehicles |
Common Toyota MOT problem areas
| # | Problem area | MOT notes | Models affected | What to check | High-rate examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corrosion and structure | 663,707 MOT notes | 11 models | Inspect sills, subframes, suspension mounts, brake pipes, and previous welding or rust repairs. | Toyota Rav 4, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Avensis |
| 2 | Lights and electrical | 246,069 MOT notes | 11 models | Test every exterior light, warning lamp, horn, washer, and basic electrical function before buying. | Toyota Corolla, Toyota Rav 4, Toyota Avensis |
| 3 | Suspension and steering | 159,822 MOT notes | 11 models | Listen for knocks, check uneven tyre wear, and ask whether worn joints or bushes have been replaced. | Toyota Rav 4, Toyota Avensis, Toyota Hilux |
| 4 | Emissions, engine, and exhaust | 123,151 MOT notes | 11 models | Check cold starts, exhaust smoke, warning lights, service history, and recent emissions repairs. | Toyota Rav 4, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Avensis |
| 5 | Windscreen, wipers, and mirrors | 122,416 MOT notes | 11 models | Check the windscreen, wipers, washers, mirrors, chips, cracks, and whether the driver's view is clear. | Toyota Corolla, Toyota Rav 4, Toyota Hilux |
| 6 | Tyres and wheels | 27,804 MOT notes | 11 models | Look for matching tyres, legal tread, sidewall damage, wheel damage, and uneven wear. | Toyota C Hr, Toyota Hilux, Toyota Rav 4 |
All Toyota model reports
| Model | MOT tests | Vehicles | Failure rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yaris | 527,880 | 427,207 | 17.4% |
| Aygo | 290,376 | 239,986 | 15.2% |
| Auris | 184,579 | 147,003 | 15.1% |
| Prius | 175,695 | 115,774 | 11.4% |
| Rav4 | 104,925 | 88,009 | 14.0% |
| Corolla | 102,791 | 79,115 | 20.0% |
| Avensis | 88,486 | 68,123 | 20.6% |
| Hilux | 87,518 | 67,909 | 20.6% |
| C Hr | 72,246 | 62,310 | 7.8% |
| Rav 4 | 42,012 | 32,533 | 21.7% |
| Verso | 34,085 | 27,092 | 16.0% |
| Iq limited data | 19,931 | 16,916 | 14.2% |
| Estima limited data | 18,435 | 14,575 | 14.4% |
| Land Cruiser limited data | 17,431 | 13,916 | 18.9% |
| Proace limited data | 14,255 | 11,189 | 17.5% |
| Celica limited data | 13,670 | 10,213 | 25.9% |
| Mr2 limited data | 13,420 | 10,325 | 23.7% |
| Alphard limited data | 11,064 | 8,763 | 17.5% |
| Hi Ace limited data | 10,540 | 8,180 | 21.7% |
| Hiace limited data | 9,216 | 7,056 | 22.4% |
| Corolla Icon Tech Hev Cvt limited data | 8,298 | 6,944 | 6.2% |
| Gt86 limited data | 7,444 | 6,399 | 10.2% |
| Previa limited data | 6,747 | 4,960 | 26.4% |
| Landcruiser limited data | 5,969 | 4,601 | 21.9% |
| Urban Cruiser limited data | 4,816 | 3,869 | 17.8% |
| Starlet limited data | 4,584 | 3,548 | 22.7% |
| Corolla Design Hev Cvt limited data | 4,488 | 3,911 | 5.8% |
| Corolla Excel Hev Cvt limited data | 4,454 | 3,797 | 6.6% |
| Prius Plus limited data | 3,728 | 1,928 | 5.9% |
| Corolla Icon Hev Cvt limited data | 3,506 | 2,941 | 4.5% |
| Unclassified limited data | 3,171 | 2,564 | 17.2% |
| Yaris Design Hev Cvt limited data | 2,991 | 2,828 | 4.2% |
| Dyna limited data | 2,384 | 1,760 | 25.4% |
| Corolla Gr Sport Hev Cvt limited data | 2,338 | 2,101 | 5.0% |
| Vellfire limited data | 1,861 | 1,590 | 11.8% |
| Camry limited data | 1,768 | 1,411 | 11.8% |
| Yaris Icon Hev Cvt limited data | 1,697 | 1,563 | 5.4% |
| Supra limited data | 1,639 | 1,427 | 13.3% |
| Granvia limited data | 1,524 | 1,175 | 23.6% |
| C Hr Orange Edition Hev Cvt limited data | 1,395 | 1,278 | 4.2% |
| Yaris Excel Hev Cvt limited data | 1,309 | 1,241 | 3.7% |
| Vitz limited data | 1,261 | 1,097 | 10.3% |
| Landcruiser Estate limited data | 1,241 | 972 | 21.3% |
| Voxy limited data | 1,176 | 823 | 11.2% |
| Landcruiser Amazon limited data | 1,115 | 842 | 23.0% |
| Landcruiser Colorado limited data | 1,000 | 745 | 25.4% |
Models with limited data (fewer than 20,000 tests or 10,000 vehicles) have full reports but are not indexed in search engines until the evidence threshold is met.