2000 Toyota Yaris — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 29,060 MOT tests analysed for the 2000 Toyota Yaris, the most common recorded failure areas were suspension, lighting & signalling and emissions & environmental. Its pass rate of 71.6% was above the average for superminis of a similar age (70.6%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 34.1% in the 150k+ group versus 14.8% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 16.4% | 4,768 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 15.8% | 4,601 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 8.0% | 2,326 |
| 4 | Visibility | 7.6% | 2,216 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.5% | 2,181 |
| 6 | Brakes | 6.9% | 2,001 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 3,378 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 2,509 |
| 3 | Headlamp | 2,177 |
| 4 | Catalyst emissions | 1,779 |
| 5 | Wipers | 1,674 |
| 6 | Linkage pins and bushes | 1,490 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 49.8% | 14,469 |
| 2 | Tyres | 27.4% | 7,948 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 25.3% | 7,355 |
| 4 | Brakes | 22.4% | 6,521 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 18.6% | 5,416 |
| 6 | Other defects | 17.5% | 5,096 |
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 | 431 | 14.8% |
| 30-60k | 4,185 | 20.5% |
| 60-90k | 8,499 | 26.9% |
| 90-120k | 8,181 | 30.2% |
| 120-150k | 5,034 | 32.6% |
| 150k+ | 2,711 | 34.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,390 | 28.3% |
| 2022 | 6,910 | 28.7% |
| 2023 | 5,625 | 28.2% |
| 2024 | 4,514 | 28.6% |
| 2025 | 3,621 | 28.2% |
What to check before buying a 2000 Yaris
Before buying a 2000 Toyota Yaris, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Suspension accounted for 16.4% of tests for this year.
- Suspension (16.4% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Lighting & signalling (15.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Emissions & environmental (8.0% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
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 2000 Toyota Yariss pass their MOT?
71.6% of the 29,060 2000 Toyota Yaris MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 28.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2000 Toyota Yaris?
Suspension, recorded in 16.4% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (15.8%).
Does the 2000 Yaris get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 14.8% in the 0-30k band to 34.1% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 29,060 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.