Toyota Yaris: brakes MOT failures
Brakes was a recorded failure area in 4.9% of Toyota Yaris MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2004, 2005 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 9,301 | 6.5% |
| 2000 | 29,060 | 6.9% |
| 2001 | 54,923 | 6.6% |
| 2002 | 69,720 | 7.9% |
| 2003 | 88,513 | 10.8% |
| 2004 | 102,203 | 11.9% |
| 2005 | 119,960 | 11.0% |
| 2006 | 119,996 | 7.1% |
| 2007 | 141,620 | 6.9% |
| 2008 | 149,046 | 6.7% |
| 2011 | 97,432 | 4.3% |
| 2012 | 164,656 | 3.8% |
| 2017 | 148,004 | 1.8% |
| 2018 | 151,625 | 1.3% |
Methodology & source. 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.