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Toyota Yaris Cross reliability

A · Excellent

MOT pass rates and common problems from 43,162 MOT tests of cars first registered 2021–2023.

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92.3%pass first time
+3.3 ptsvs typical car
Beats 91%of cars
43,162MOT tests

Verdict

The Toyota Yaris Cross passes its MOT first time on 92.3% of tests, 3.3 points higher than a typical car of the same age and mileage (89.0%). That puts it ahead of 91% of cars on UK roads once age and mileage are taken into account.

Better than average on tyres, brakes.

Watch these weak spots

Headlight aim1.6×as often as a typical car
Shock absorbers3.3×as often as a typical car

MOT pass rate by age

First-time pass rate at each MOT by the car’s age in years.

85%90%95%34593%92%90%
Toyota Yaris CrossTypical car, same age & mileage

Best and worst years

By year of first registration, ranked against all cars on UK roads after adjusting for age and mileage. Green = better than half of cars.

2021
Beats 95%
2022
Beats 91%
2023
Beats 89%

Engines

All years, most common first. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.

EngineYearsTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.5 Hybrid2021–202343,16292.3%Beats 91%A

Where it fails

Each area compared with a typical car of the same age and mileage, in points of pass rate. Tap or hover an area to see what to check.

Exhaust: 0.0% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 0.4% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Suspension: 0.7% of tests fail on suspension, against 0.6% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Lights: 2.5% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 2.3% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Tyres: 2.1% of tests fail on tyres, against 4.7% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Brakes: 0.2% of tests fail on brakes, against 1.3% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Lights: 2.5% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 2.3% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Lights−0.2 ptsTyres: 2.1% of tests fail on tyres, against 4.7% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Tyres+2.6 ptsBrakes: 0.2% of tests fail on brakes, against 1.3% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Brakes+1.1 ptsSuspension: 0.7% of tests fail on suspension, against 0.6% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Suspension−0.1 ptsExhaust: 0.0% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 0.4% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Exhaust+0.3 ptsSuspension: 0.7% of tests fail on suspension, against 0.6% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Brakes: 0.2% of tests fail on brakes, against 1.3% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Tyres: 2.1% of tests fail on tyres, against 4.7% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Lights: 2.5% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 2.3% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Exhaust: 0.0% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 0.4% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Lights: 2.5% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 2.3% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Lights−0.2 ptsTyres: 2.1% of tests fail on tyres, against 4.7% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Tyres+2.6 ptsBrakes: 0.2% of tests fail on brakes, against 1.3% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Brakes+1.1 ptsSuspension: 0.7% of tests fail on suspension, against 0.6% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Suspension−0.1 ptsExhaust: 0.0% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 0.4% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Exhaust+0.3 pts
Better than typicalTypicalWorse than typical
Lights: 2.5% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 2.3% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.

Every MOT area

Share of tests failing on each area, against a typical car of the same age and mileage (black line).

Visibility
2.7% vs 2.7%
Lights & electrics
2.5% vs 2.3%
Tyres
2.1% vs 4.7%
Suspension
0.7% vs 0.6%
Brakes
0.2% vs 1.3%
Seat belts & airbags
0.1% vs 0.3%
Body & structure
0.0% vs 0.2%
Wheels
0.0% vs 0.1%
Emissions & leaks
0.0% vs 0.4%
Steering
0.0% vs 0.1%

Buying one or MOT due? Check these

  • Headlight aim 1.6× typical
    Park facing a wall at night: both dipped beams should sit level and dip to the left.
  • Shock absorbers 3.3× typical
    Push down hard on each corner: it should rebound once and settle. Look for oily dampers.
  • Windscreen wipers
    Test the washers and wipers: a cheap fix, but a very common MOT fail.
  • Tyre damage & cracking
    Look for cuts, bulges and cracking on both sidewalls of every tyre.
  • Tyre tread depth
    Check every tyre, including the inner edge, has at least 3 mm of tread. Uneven wear can point to alignment or suspension problems.
  • Tyre pressure warning (TPMS)
    Make sure no tyre-pressure warning light stays on after start-up.

Pass rate by mileage

First-time pass rate by mileage at the test.

80%85%90%95%100%0k10k20k30k40k50k96%94%92%90%90%88%
Toyota Yaris CrossTypical car

Most common MOT failures

ItemThis carTypicalvs typical
Headlight aim2.2%1.4%1.6×
Windscreen wipers1.8%1.8%1.0×
Tyre damage & cracking1.5%3.5%0.4×
Windscreen washers0.8%0.9%1.0×
Shock absorbers0.6%0.2%3.3×
Tyre tread depth0.3%1.1%0.3×
Tyre pressure warning (TPMS)0.2%0.3%0.9×
Headlight bulbs & units0.1%0.2%0.5×
Seat belt condition0.1%0.2%0.5×
Number plates0.1%0.2%0.4×

Specific defects found

Tester wording for the most frequent failure items, per 1,000 tests.

Defectper 1,000
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements22.1
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen17.9
A tyre seriously damaged12.2
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen8.3
A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage5.9
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements2.8
A tyre cords visible or damaged2.6
A tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative2.3
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Every year and engine

Tap a year to see its engines. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.

2023 Toyota Yaris Cross1 engine92.2% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.5 Hybrid10,47792.2%Beats 89%A
2022 Toyota Yaris Cross1 engine92.4% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.5 Hybrid26,10692.4%Beats 91%A
2021 Toyota Yaris Cross1 engine92.5% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.5 Hybrid6,57992.5%Beats 95%A

FAQ

What is the Toyota Yaris Cross MOT pass rate?

92.3% of MOT tests on the Toyota Yaris Cross were passed first time, based on 43,162 tests between 2024 and 2026 of cars first registered 2021–2023. A typical car of the same age and mileage passes 89.0% of the time.

Is the Toyota Yaris Cross reliable?

On MOT results it rates A (excellent): it passes first time more often than a typical car of the same age and mileage and does better than 91% of cars on UK roads. MOT results cover safety and emissions items, not every kind of breakdown.

What are the most common MOT failures on the Toyota Yaris Cross?

The most common failure items are headlight aim, windscreen wipers, tyre damage & cracking. Compared with similar cars, headlight aim comes up 1.6× as often.

How we calculate this. We use official MOT results for cars tested in Great Britain from 2018 to 2026. Each car is compared with typical cars of the same age and mileage, so old and new cars are judged fairly; “pts” are percentage points above or below them. Differences also reflect how cars are used and maintained, not only how they are built.