Toyota Yaris: tyres MOT failures
Tyres was a recorded failure area in 4.1% of Toyota Yaris MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2004, 2005 cars.
Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair cost: £50–£120 per tyre (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Tyres failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 102,203 | 4.7% |
| 2005 | 119,960 | 4.5% |
| 2011 | 97,432 | 3.9% |
| 2012 | 164,656 | 3.9% |
| 2017 | 148,004 | 3.5% |
| 2018 | 151,625 | 3.1% |
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.