Toyota Vitz MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Toyota Vitz. Check any Vitz by registration number below.

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90.1%

Avg Pass Rate

+6.6%

vs Toyota Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Toyota Vitz — MOT Reliability Overview

The Toyota Vitz has an average MOT pass rate of 90.1%, which is 6.6 percentage points above the Toyota brand average of 83.5%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Vitz is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Toyota Vitz fails its MOT are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. If you are preparing your Vitz for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Toyota Vitz, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Toyota Vitz performs at MOT across different model years.

2024

Based on 30 vehicles

100.0%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

Based on 480 vehicles

98.1%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.2%

Retest Rate

0.9%

Mileage at 5yr

75k mi

2017

Based on 252 vehicles

91.7%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

2.0%

Retest Rate

Based on 829 vehicles

87.0%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

2.1%

Retest Rate

15.0%

2010

Based on 186 vehicles

85.5%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

1.6%

Retest Rate

11.7%

2009

Based on 286 vehicles

87.1%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

2.7%

Retest Rate

9.5%

2008

Based on 94 vehicles

75.5%Good

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

27.9%

2007

Based on 42 vehicles

90.5%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

13.3%

0

Based on 1,261 vehicles

89.0%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Mileage at 5yr

52k mi

Top MOT Failures — Toyota Vitz

The most common reasons a Toyota Vitz fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

5.9%

A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

2.2%

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

1.6%

Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen

1.6%

Front or rear fog lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements

1.5%

Toyota Vitz Common Faults & Repair Costs

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Compare MOT reliability across Toyota models.

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83.2% pass rate

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95.2% pass rate

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92.2% pass rate

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84.6% pass rate

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95.1% pass rate

Toyota Townace

72.4% pass rate

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Toyota Vitz — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Toyota Vitz MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Toyota Vitz?

The average MOT pass rate for the Toyota Vitz is 90.1% compared to the Toyota average of 83.5%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Toyota Vitz?

The most common MOT failures on the Toyota Vitz are: The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (5.9%), A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.2%), A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (1.6%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Toyota Vitz reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 90.1%, the Toyota Vitz is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Toyota Vitz?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Toyota Vitz?

Typical mileage for the Toyota Vitz: 71,904 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Vitz to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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