2023 Toyota Yaris Cross Hev Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 343 MOT tests analysed for the 2023 Toyota Yaris Cross Hev Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, tyres and visibility. Its pass rate of 96.8% was above the average for cars of a similar age (93.9%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 2.3% | 8 |
| 2 | Tyres | 2.0% | 7 |
| 3 | Visibility | 0.9% | 3 |
| 4 | Suspension | 0.6% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 13 |
| 2 | Wipers | 3 |
| 3 | Shock absorbers | 3 |
| 4 | Individual direction indicators | 1 |
| 5 | Washers | 1 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.4% | 22 |
| 2 | Other defects | 3.8% | 13 |
| 3 | Suspension | 2.9% | 10 |
| 4 | Road wheels | 0.6% | 2 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 0.6% | 2 |
| 6 | Brakes | 0.3% | 1 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 273 | 2.2% |
| 30-60k | 62 | 6.5% |
What to check before buying a 2023 Yaris Cross Hev Auto
Before buying a 2023 Toyota Yaris Cross Hev Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 2.3% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (2.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (2.0% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (0.9% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2023 Toyota Yaris Cross Hev Autos pass their MOT?
96.8% of the 343 2023 Toyota Yaris Cross Hev Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 3.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2023 Toyota Yaris Cross Hev Auto?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 2.3% of tests, followed by tyres (2.0%).
Does the 2023 Yaris Cross Hev Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 2.2% in the 0-30k band to 6.5% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 343 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.