87.7% of Toyota Vitz models passed the 2024 MOT (based on 1,767 first tests): 82.8% at the first attempt and 4.8% after a fix at the test centre (PRS), each rounded separately. About 1 in 5 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 47% less often than normal: MOT Risk Index 53.2 (95% CI 47.9–58.8; 100 = normal).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 87.7 | % | incl. 4.8% fixed at the test centre | 2024 | 1767 |
| Passed at the first attempt | 82.8 | % | all first tests | 2024 | 1767 |
| MOT Risk Index (95% CI 47.9–58.8) | 53.2 | index | 100 = normal for its age · rank 112 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age) | 2024 | 1767 |
| Biggest excess: Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 18.6 | per 100 | 21.0 same-age | 2019–2024 | 4153 |
| Dangerous defects | 4.2 | per 100 | 11.2 UK, not age-adjusted | 2019–2024 | 4153 |
| Advisory items | 51.5 | per 100 | 127.1 UK, not age-adjusted | 2019–2024 | 4153 |
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | 112 | of 761 | published models, 1 = fails least for its age | 2024 | 1767 |
| Best rank within its 95% interval | 94 | rank | other models held where they are | 2024 | 1767 |
| Worst rank within its 95% interval | 127 | rank | other models held where they are | 2024 | 1767 |
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 39.0 to 53.2 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.
Toyota Vitz MOTs fail most often on ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 18.6 per 100 tests, against 21.0 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 4,153).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 18.6 | per 100 | 21.0 | 2019–2024 | 774 |
| Suspension | 12.4 | per 100 | 19.0 | 2019–2024 | 517 |
| Visibility | 4.9 | per 100 | 8.4 | 2019–2024 | 202 |
| Tyres | 3.9 | per 100 | 9.5 | 2019–2024 | 164 |
| Brakes | 2.7 | per 100 | 13.2 | 2019–2024 | 114 |
| Body, chassis, structure | 2 | per 100 | 6.3 | 2019–2024 | 81 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 4,153 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Toyota Vitz MOTs flag tyres most: 23.2 advisories per 100 tests, against 39.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 4,153).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 23.2 | per 100 | 39.7 | 2019–2024 | 963 |
| Suspension | 10 | per 100 | 26.2 | 2019–2024 | 415 |
| Brakes | 7.6 | per 100 | 34.7 | 2019–2024 | 315 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 4.2 | per 100 | 2.8 | 2019–2024 | 174 |
| Non-component advisories | 2.8 | per 100 | 7.8 | 2019–2024 | 117 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 4,153 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
For Toyota Vitz models aged 9 to 11 whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is suspension: 12.7% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 764).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension, under 3 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 119 cars) | 13.5 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 119 | |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 119 cars) | 10.9 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 119 | |
| Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 119 cars) | 5.9 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 119 | |
| Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 119 cars) | 5.0 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 119 | |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 46 cars) | 23.9 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 46 | |
| Suspension, under 3 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 46 cars) | 17.4 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 46 | |
| Visibility, under 3 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 46 cars) | 10.9 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 46 | |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 155 cars) | 9.0 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 155 |
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 155 cars) | 8.4 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 155 | |
| Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 155 cars) | 3.9 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 155 | |
| Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 155 cars) | 3.9 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 155 | |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 122 cars) | 10.7 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 122 | |
| Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 122 cars) | 4.9 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 122 | |
| Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass | 12.7 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 764 | |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass | 12.3 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 764 | |
| Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass | 3.7 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 764 | |
| Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass | 3.0 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 764 | |
| Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass | 1.8 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 764 | |
| Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 93 cars) | 16.1 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 93 | |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 93 cars) | 15.0 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 93 | |
| Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 93 cars) | 8.6 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 93 | |
| Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 93 cars) | 6.5 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 93 | |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 128 cars) | 19.5 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 128 | |
| Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 128 cars) | 10.2 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 128 | |
| Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 128 cars) | 5.5 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 128 | |
| Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 128 cars) | 4.7 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 128 | |
| Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 269 cars) | 14.1 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 269 | |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 269 cars) | 13.4 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 269 | |
| Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 269 cars) | 5.2 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 269 | |
| Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 269 cars) | 4.1 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 269 | |
| Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 269 cars) | 2.6 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 269 | |
| Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 88 cars) | 19.3 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 88 | |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 88 cars) | 13.6 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 88 | |
| Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 88 cars) | 6.8 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 88 | |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 115 cars) | 27.0 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 115 | |
| Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 115 cars) | 20.9 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 115 | |
| Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 115 cars) | 12.2 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 115 | |
| Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 115 cars) | 8.7 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 115 | |
| Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 115 cars) | 8.7 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 115 | |
| Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 115 cars) | 7.8 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 115 | |
| Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 115 cars) | 6.1 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 115 | |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 71 cars) | 18.3 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 71 | |
| Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 71 cars) | 9.9 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 71 | |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 54 cars) | 48.1 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 54 | |
| Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 54 cars) | 25.9 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 54 | |
| Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 54 cars) | 20.4 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 54 | |
| Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 54 cars) | 11.1 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 54 | |
| Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 54 cars) | 9.3 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 54 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,767 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
The Toyota Vitz gets a dangerous defect less often than the UK average: 4.2 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. In the same tests, 30.1 major and 13.1 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dangerous defects | 4.2 | per 100 | 11.2 | 2019–2024 | 4153 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 4,153 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
First-time MOT failures for the Toyota Vitz go from 25% at age 5 (rough estimate: 44 tests, 95% interval 14.6–39.4%) to 22.5% at age 15 (rough estimate: 71 tests, 95% interval 14.4–33.5%), against 41.6% for all cars aged 15 (rough estimate: 71 tests, 95% interval 14.4–33.5%) (2024, n = 1,767).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age 5 (rough estimate: 44 tests, 95% interval 14.6–39.4%) | 25 | % failed first time | 15.1 | 2024 | 44 |
| Age 6 (rough estimate: 122 tests, 95% interval 2.3–10.3%) | 4.9 | % failed first time | 17.5 | 2024 | 122 |
| Age 7 (rough estimate: 80 tests, 95% interval 6.0–20.0%) | 11.3 | % failed first time | 20.2 | 2024 | 80 |
| Age 9 (rough estimate: 30 tests, 95% interval 11.8–40.9%) | 23.3 | % failed first time | 26.5 | 2024 | 30 |
| Age 10 (rough estimate: 107 tests, 95% interval 8.0–20.8%) | 13.1 | % failed first time | 30.1 | 2024 | 107 |
| Age 11 (rough estimate: 343 tests, 95% interval 9.4–16.5%) | 12.5 | % failed first time | 33.2 | 2024 | 343 |
| Age 12 (rough estimate: 428 tests, 95% interval 14.6–21.9%) | 18.0 | % failed first time | 35.7 | 2024 | 428 |
| Age 13 (rough estimate: 288 tests, 95% interval 18.8–28.5%) | 23.3 | % failed first time | 38.2 | 2024 | 288 |
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age 14 (rough estimate: 70 tests, 95% interval 12.3–30.8%) | 20 | % failed first time | 40.4 | 2024 | 70 |
| Age 15 (rough estimate: 71 tests, 95% interval 14.4–33.5%) | 22.5 | % failed first time | 41.6 | 2024 | 71 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,767 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
At every age shown, Toyota Vitz models fail first time no more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 11, where they fail less often: 12.4% against 38.7% (2024, n = 893).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age 6 | 8.9 | % fail | 20.8 | 2024 | 225 |
| Age 10 | 10.8 | % fail | 35.6 | 2024 | 352 |
| Age 11 | 12.4 | % fail | 38.7 | 2024 | 893 |
| Age 12 | 18.5 | % fail | 41.3 | 2024 | 779 |
| Age 13 | 22.7 | % fail | 43.3 | 2024 | 441 |
| Age 14 | 25 | % fail | 45.0 | 2024 | 192 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,767 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Expected repair cost per Toyota Vitz MOT: about £56 (up to about £106 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 1,767).
Computed, not measured.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expected repair bill | 55.9 | GBP estimate | modal price catalogue | price catalogue | 1767 |
| Estimated range lower | 55.9 | GBP estimate | modal price catalogue | price catalogue | 1767 |
| Estimated range upper | 106.3 | GBP estimate | modal price catalogue | price catalogue | 1767 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid) | 26.0 | GBP expected contribution | 140 | price catalogue | 1767 |
| Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner) | 22.3 | GBP expected contribution | 180 | price catalogue | 1767 |
| Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback) | 4.0 | GBP expected contribution | 150 | price catalogue | 1767 |
| Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted) | 3.5 | GBP expected contribution | 90 | price catalogue | 1767 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 1,767 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Of 8 similar models, 2 fail less often for their age than the Toyota Vitz and 6 as often or more. The Toyota Vitz has an MOT Risk Index of 53.2, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 1,767).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Vitz (this model) | 53.2 | index | 100 = normal | 2024 | 1767 |
| BMW I8 | 49.5 | index | 53.2 | 2024 | 2175 |
| Honda Fit | 49.5 | index | 53.2 | 2024 | 3980 |
| Honda CR-Z | 62.5 | index | 53.2 | 2024 | 3791 |
| Toyota Urban Cruiser | 76.3 | index | 53.2 | 2024 | 3864 |
| Ford Escort | 61.2 | index | 53.2 | 2024 | 10100 |
| MINI Paceman | 63.7 | index | 53.2 | 2024 | 7910 |
| Toyota Starlet | 97.5 | index | 53.2 | 2024 | 3215 |
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda HR-V | 64.4 | index | 53.2 | 2024 | 32806 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,767 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Toyota Vitz: Age 5 median (rough estimate) is 50466 miles (2024).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age 5 median (rough estimate) | 50466 | miles | 2024 | 44 | |
| Age 6 median (rough estimate) | 43207 | miles | 2024 | 122 | |
| Age 6 P25 (rough estimate) | 28335 | miles | 2024 | 122 | |
| Age 6 P75 (rough estimate) | 60742 | miles | 2024 | 122 | |
| Age 7 median (rough estimate) | 51085 | miles | 2024 | 80 | |
| Age 7 P25 (rough estimate) | 36113 | miles | 2024 | 80 | |
| Age 7 P75 (rough estimate) | 64803 | miles | 2024 | 80 | |
| Age 10 median (rough estimate) | 44747 | miles | 2024 | 107 |
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age 10 P25 (rough estimate) | 29525 | miles | 2024 | 107 | |
| Age 10 P75 (rough estimate) | 56168 | miles | 2024 | 107 | |
| Age 11 median (rough estimate) | 42380 | miles | 2024 | 343 | |
| Age 11 P25 (rough estimate) | 29806 | miles | 2024 | 343 | |
| Age 11 P75 (rough estimate) | 54155 | miles | 2024 | 343 | |
| Age 12 median (rough estimate) | 44264 | miles | 2024 | 428 | |
| Age 12 P25 (rough estimate) | 32107 | miles | 2024 | 428 | |
| Age 12 P75 (rough estimate) | 56597 | miles | 2024 | 428 | |
| Age 13 median (rough estimate) | 50435 | miles | 2024 | 288 | |
| Age 13 P25 (rough estimate) | 37724 | miles | 2024 | 288 | |
| Age 13 P75 (rough estimate) | 66228 | miles | 2024 | 288 | |
| Age 14 median (rough estimate) | 45577 | miles | 2024 | 70 | |
| Age 15 median (rough estimate) | 53646 | miles | 2024 | 71 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,767 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
At ages 10–14, 13.1% of Toyota Vitz models with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 23.1% of those with 70,000 to 100,000 miles (2024, n = 618). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age 6–9, <40k miles (rough estimate: 92 tests, 95% interval 3.7–14.9%) | 7.6 | % failed first time | 2024 | 92 | |
| Age 6–9, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 115 tests, 95% interval 4.2–14.2%) | 7.8 | % failed first time | 2024 | 115 | |
| Age 10–14, <40k miles (rough estimate: 488 tests, 95% interval 10.4–16.4%) | 13.1 | % failed first time | 2024 | 488 | |
| Age 10–14, 40-70k miles | 18.6 | % failed first time | 2024 | 601 | |
| Age 10–14, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 130 tests, 95% interval 16.7–31%) | 23.1 | % failed first time | 2024 | 130 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,767 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
8.4% of Toyota Vitz models tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 1.7% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 347).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100,000 miles (rough estimate: 347 tests, 95% interval 7.6–9.3%) | 8.4 | % of tested cars | 2024 | 347 | |
| 150,000 miles (rough estimate: 72 tests, 95% interval 1.4–2.2%) | 1.7 | % of tested cars | 2024 | 72 | |
| 200,000 miles (rough estimate: 17 tests, 95% interval 0.3–0.7%) | 0.4 | % of tested cars | 2024 | 17 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,767 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Toyota Vitz index is 63.3, against 53.7 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 1,767).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age and mileage adjusted index | 63.3 | index | 53.7 | 2019–2024 | 1767 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,767 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
All Toyota Vitz models tested were petrol: 18.6% failed first time (2024, n = 1,550).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 18.6 | % fail first time | other fuels | 2024 | 1550 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,767 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
No Toyota Vitz engine band clearly fails less or more for its age: the capacity bands are within 5 index points of each other or their 95% intervals overlap (2024, n = 1,767).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol 1.2–1.5 litre (rough estimate: 2,105 tests, 95% interval 82.6–100.0) | 90.9 | index vs model norm | 100 = model average | 2024 | 2105 |
| Petrol 1.0–1.2 litre (rough estimate: 378 tests, 95% interval 89.3–129.7) | 108.1 | index vs model norm | 100 = model average | 2024 | 378 |
| Petrol under 1.0 litre (rough estimate: 1,131 tests, 95% interval 99.9–123.6) | 111.3 | index vs model norm | 100 = model average | 2024 | 1131 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,767 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
No postcode area stands out for the Toyota Vitz: every area is within 3 points of its 18.0% first-time failure rate across Britain in 2019–2024, or within the margin of error (2024).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilford (IG) (rough estimate: 108 tests, 95% interval 13.9–28.9%) | 20.4 | % fail first time | 17.1 | 2024 | 108 |
| Stoke-on-Trent (ST) (rough estimate: 103 tests, 95% interval 12.1–27.0%) | 18.4 | % fail first time | 17.1 | 2024 | 103 |
| Harrow (HA) (rough estimate: 102 tests, 95% interval 11.5–26.2%) | 17.6 | % fail first time | 17.1 | 2024 | 102 |
| Manchester (M) (rough estimate: 354 tests, 95% interval 6.7–12.8%) | 9.3 | % fail first time | 17.1 | 2024 | 354 |
| Romford (RM) (rough estimate: 212 tests, 95% interval 6.2–14.1%) | 9.4 | % fail first time | 17.1 | 2024 | 212 |
| Birmingham (B) (rough estimate: 338 tests, 95% interval 8.3–15.1%) | 11.2 | % fail first time | 17.1 | 2024 | 338 |
| Uxbridge (UB) (rough estimate: 144 tests, 95% interval 10.9–22.8%) | 16.0 | % fail first time | 17.1 | 2024 | 144 |
| Oldham (OL) (rough estimate: 102 tests, 95% interval 9.9–24.0%) | 15.7 | % fail first time | 17.1 | 2024 | 102 |
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester (LE) (rough estimate: 138 tests, 95% interval 10.2–22.1%) | 15.2 | % fail first time | 17.1 | 2024 | 138 |
| London N (N) (rough estimate: 100 tests, 95% interval 9.3–23.3%) | 15 | % fail first time | 17.1 | 2024 | 100 |
| Bolton (BL) (rough estimate: 161 tests, 95% interval 8.7–19.1%) | 13.0 | % fail first time | 17.1 | 2024 | 161 |
| London E (E) (rough estimate: 180 tests, 95% interval 8.2–17.8%) | 12.2 | % fail first time | 17.1 | 2024 | 180 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,767 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
An estimated 98.5% of Toyota Vitz models tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).
Computed, not measured.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Likely compliant | 98.5 | % estimate | 2024 | 1767 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,767 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Of Toyota Vitz models with at least three MOTs, 52.4% had three in a row without an advisory, and 10.3% got the same advisory at three or more MOTs (2019–2024, n = 555).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clean MOT streak | 52.4 | % | observed chains | 2019–2024 | 555 |
| Repeat advisory | 10.3 | % | observed chains | 2019–2024 | 555 |
| Decreasing odometer | 17.4 | % mileage anomaly | observed chains | 2019–2024 | 1129 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,767 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Toyota Vitz models aged 6 to 6 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 7.8% of tests, against 7.0% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 51).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low-use first-time failure | 7.8 | % | 7.0 | 2019–2024 | 51 |
| Low-use gap | 0.8 | percentage points | 8–12k miles | 2019–2024 | 51 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,767 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Toyota Vitz models tend to last: at ten years old the typical one has about 5.8 more years of MOTs ahead, more than the median model. This is a forecast from the survival curve and may not come true.
Computed, not measured.
Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age 5 | 10.2 | years forecast | survival forecast | 0 | |
| Age 8 | 12.6 | years forecast | survival forecast | 0 | |
| Age 10 | 5.8 | years forecast | survival forecast | 0 | |
| Age 12 (at least; observed only until age 16) | 3.8 | years forecast | survival forecast | 0 | |
| Age 15 (at least; observed only until age 16) | 1 | years forecast | survival forecast | 0 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 1,767 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
In 2024, at least as many Toyota Vitz models were tested at age 12 as at ages 4 to 6 (2024, n = 779).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age 3 (rough estimate: 97 tests, 95% interval 16.4–33.1%) | 63.4 | % of age 4–6 baseline | 2024 | 97 | |
| Age 4 (rough estimate: 86 tests, 95% interval 26.7–46.6%) | 56.2 | % of age 4–6 baseline | 2024 | 86 | |
| Age 5 (rough estimate: 148 tests, 95% interval 8.9–19.9%) | 96.7 | % of age 4–6 baseline | 2024 | 148 | |
| Age 6 (at least as many as at ages 4–6) | 100 | % of age 4–6 baseline | 2024 | 225 | |
| Age 7 (rough estimate: 131 tests, 95% interval 7.7–18.9%) | 85.6 | % of age 4–6 baseline | 2024 | 131 | |
| Age 8 (rough estimate: 88 tests, 95% interval 11.5–27.5%) | 57.5 | % of age 4–6 baseline | 2024 | 88 | |
| Age 9 (rough estimate: 98 tests, 95% interval 10.3–24.9%) | 64.1 | % of age 4–6 baseline | 2024 | 98 | |
| Age 10 (at least as many as at ages 4–6) | 100 | % of age 4–6 baseline | 2024 | 352 |
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age 11 (at least as many as at ages 4–6) | 100 | % of age 4–6 baseline | 2024 | 893 | |
| Age 12 (at least as many as at ages 4–6) | 100 | % of age 4–6 baseline | 2024 | 779 | |
| Age 13 (at least as many as at ages 4–6) | 100 | % of age 4–6 baseline | 2024 | 441 | |
| Age 14 (at least as many as at ages 4–6) (rough estimate: 192 tests, 95% interval 19.4–31.6%) | 100 | % of age 4–6 baseline | 2024 | 192 | |
| Age 15 (rough estimate: 140 tests, 95% interval 18.6–32.8%) | 91.5 | % of age 4–6 baseline | 2024 | 140 | |
| Age 16 (rough estimate: 64 tests, 95% interval 22.6–45.0%) | 41.8 | % of age 4–6 baseline | 2024 | 64 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,767 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Toyota Vitz models that fail once are much more likely to fail again: 33.6% failed the next MOT after a fail, against 23% after a pass (test chains 2019–2024).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Repeat after fail | 33.6 | % | 23 | 2019–2024 | 137 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,767 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
On Toyota Vitz models, tyres and visibility failures turn up together 6.0 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 26).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyres + Visibility (rough estimate: 26 tests, 95% interval 3.9–8.8) | 6.0 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 26 |
| Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 51 tests, 95% interval 4.2–7.4) | 5.6 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 51 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 27 tests, 95% interval 3.4–7.5) | 5.1 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 27 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility (rough estimate: 92 tests, 95% interval 4.0–6.0) | 4.9 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 92 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres (rough estimate: 56 tests, 95% interval 3.6–6.3) | 4.8 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 56 |
| Brakes + Suspension (rough estimate: 30 tests, 95% interval 2.7–5.7) | 4.0 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 30 |
| Suspension + Tyres (rough estimate: 36 tests, 95% interval 2.6–5.2) | 3.7 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 36 |
| Suspension + Visibility (rough estimate: 54 tests, 95% interval 2.6–4.5) | 3.5 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 54 |
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 26 tests, 95% interval 2.2–5.0) | 3.4 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 26 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension (rough estimate: 138 tests, 95% interval 2.8–3.9) | 3.3 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 138 |
| Body, chassis, structure + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 19 | tests with both | 2024 | 19 | |
| Brakes + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 16 | tests with both | 2024 | 16 | |
| Brakes + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 14 | tests with both | 2024 | 14 | |
| Body, chassis, structure + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 14 | tests with both | 2024 | 14 | |
| Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 13 | tests with both | 2024 | 13 | |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 13 | tests with both | 2024 | 13 | |
| Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 12 | tests with both | 2024 | 12 | |
| Body, chassis, structure + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 11 | tests with both | 2024 | 11 | |
| Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 11 | tests with both | 2024 | 11 | |
| Body, chassis, structure + Brakes (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 9 | tests with both | 2024 | 9 | |
| Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 8 | tests with both | 2024 | 8 | |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 8 | tests with both | 2024 | 8 | |
| Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 7 | tests with both | 2024 | 7 | |
| Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 6 | tests with both | 2024 | 6 | |
| Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 5 | tests with both | 2024 | 5 | |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 5 | tests with both | 2024 | 5 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,767 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Of every 100 Toyota Vitz models tested at age 6, about 5 failed the MOT first time (rough estimate); at age 10, about 13 (rough estimate). These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time (2024).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age 6 (rough estimate: 122 tests, 95% interval 2.3–10.3%) | 4.9 | % fail first time | 2024 | 122 | |
| Age 10 (rough estimate: 107 tests, 95% interval 8.0–20.8%) | 13.1 | % fail first time | 2024 | 107 | |
| Age 11 (rough estimate: 343 tests, 95% interval 9.4–16.5%) | 12.5 | % fail first time | 2024 | 343 | |
| Age 12 (rough estimate: 428 tests, 95% interval 14.6–21.9%) | 18.0 | % fail first time | 2024 | 428 | |
| Age 13 (rough estimate: 288 tests, 95% interval 18.8–28.5%) | 23.3 | % fail first time | 2024 | 288 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,767 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Toyota Vitz models fail first time most in January (24.7%, against 31.1% for all cars that month) and least in April (14.8%) (2024, n = 1,767).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.7 | % fail first time | 31.1 | 2024 | 263 |
| February | 16.8 | % fail first time | 30.0 | 2024 | 297 |
| March | 15.6 | % fail first time | 28.3 | 2024 | 295 |
| April | 14.8 | % fail first time | 29.8 | 2024 | 277 |
| May | 15.7 | % fail first time | 28.8 | 2024 | 318 |
| June | 16.5 | % fail first time | 28.1 | 2024 | 370 |
| July | 17.7 | % fail first time | 29.3 | 2024 | 390 |
| August | 17.6 | % fail first time | 29.2 | 2024 | 392 |
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 17.3 | % fail first time | 28.2 | 2024 | 428 |
| October | 19.3 | % fail first time | 30.3 | 2024 | 486 |
| November | 21.4 | % fail first time | 30.6 | 2024 | 355 |
| December | 18.8 | % fail first time | 29.3 | 2024 | 282 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,767 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
not computed for this model: no qualifying records. 1,767 initial Toyota Vitz tests are in the published model cohort.
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,767 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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n < 500 in this group. 1,767 initial Toyota Vitz tests are in the published model cohort; this measure needs a qualifying group of at least 500 tests.
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,767 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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not computed for this model: no qualifying records. 1,767 initial Toyota Vitz tests are in the published model cohort.
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,767 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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not computed for this model: no qualifying records. 1,767 initial Toyota Vitz tests are in the published model cohort.
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 1,767 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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not computed for this model: no qualifying records. 1,767 initial Toyota Vitz tests are in the published model cohort.
Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 1,767 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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layer not yet computed for this model (covers 211 of 761 models). 1,767 initial Toyota Vitz tests are in the published model cohort.
Source: NHTSA, US market; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 1,767 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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layer not yet computed for this model (covers 211 of 761 models). 1,767 initial Toyota Vitz tests are in the published model cohort.
Source: NHTSA, US market; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA + 2024 · n = 1,767 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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no match in the other-country inspection register. 1,767 initial Toyota Vitz tests are in the published model cohort.
Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 1,767 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 1,767 initial Toyota Vitz tests are in the published model cohort.
Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 1,767 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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MOT Risk Index (2026). Toyota Vitz MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/toyota-vitz/
How the MOT Risk Index and every figure on this page are calculated: methodology.
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82.8% of first attempts passed in 2024 (1,767 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.
Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 1,767 primary tests: 17.15% failed first time and 87.7% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 53.2 is shown separately.