Toyota Yaris
Registered from 1997 to 2023.
About this model
The Toyota Yaris is a supermini/subcompact car sold by Toyota since 1999, replacing the Starlet and Tercel.
From the Wikipedia article Toyota Yaris, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2012 1.3 petrol. 4,320 of 25,265 tests failed, 17%.
Better than 71% of 2012 cars. The typical one fails 21%, across 925 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 48% | 2,065 |
| Lights and electrics | 34% | 1,453 |
| Tyres and wheels | 22% | 970 |
| Brakes | 21% | 922 |
| Visibility | 18% | 761 |
| Body and structure | 4% | 177 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
- Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Suspension — 48% of its failures
- A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
- Tyres and wheels — 22% of its failures
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Brakes — 21% of its failures
- Lights and electrics — 34% of its failures
- A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- Visibility — 18% of its failures
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
When it starts failing
At 160–180k miles this one fails 30% of its inspections, against the 26% an ordinary car of the same age fails.
| Odometer | Failure rate | Rate | Its age | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–20k miles | 11% | 10% | 678 | |
| 20–40k miles | 13% | 13% | 4,108 | |
| 40–60k miles | 16% | 17% | 7,159 | |
| 60–80k miles | 18% | 21% | 6,556 | |
| 80–100k miles | 20% | 23% | 4,050 | |
| 100–120k miles | 21% | 25% | 1,721 | |
| 120–140k miles | 22% | 25% | 679 | |
| 140–160k miles | 27% | 26% | 200 | |
| 160–180k miles | 30% | 26% | 79 |
25,230 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.
Half of these have more than 60k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1.0 petrol · 71 hp · 1038 kg · 2552 mm wheelbase · 5.6 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 1.0 petrol · 71 hp · 1057 kg · 2515 mm wheelbase · 5.4 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 1.5 petrol · 72 hp · 1150 kg · 2510 mm wheelbase · 4.7 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 1.5 petrol · 72 hp · 1159 kg · 2510 mm wheelbase · 4.6 L/100km (WLTP) · 193 Wh/km |
| 2017 | 1.0 petrol · 81 hp · 1055 kg · 2400 mm wheelbase · 4.2 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 1.3 petrol · 98 hp · 1120 kg · 2513 mm wheelbase · 4.9 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2015 | 1.3 petrol · 98 hp · 1122 kg · 2508 mm wheelbase · 4.9 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2014 | 1.3 petrol · 98 hp · 1111 kg · 2508 mm wheelbase · 5.0 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2013 | 1.3 petrol · 98 hp · 1121 kg · 2510 mm wheelbase · 5.1 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2012 | 1.3 petrol · 98 hp · 1124 kg · 2513 mm wheelbase · 5.1 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2011 | 1.3 petrol · 98 hp · 1130 kg · 2384 mm wheelbase · 5.1 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2010 | 1.3 petrol · 1175 kg · 2460 mm wheelbase · 5.0 L/100km (NEDC) |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/00160/20
The ammonium nitrate propellant used in the airbag inflator may experience a material alteration over time due to degradation occurring after prolonged exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures and high-temperature cycling. In the event of an airbag being deployed, it may deploy too slowly or the excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to rupture and metal fragments may pass through the cushion material causing injury to the occupants.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00194/20
The fuel-delivery resin spacer between the fuel injector and the engine's cylinder head does not have the appropriate thermal resistance. Consequently, it could deform, reducing the injector's head sealing, resulting in fuel leakage and increasing the risk of fire.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00376/20
The gas generator of the passenger airbag may be defective.This may result in uncontrolled inflation and release of metal fragments when the airbag is activated, causing injuries to the occupants.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00429/23
The auxiliary battery terminal may be faulty. This can disable the power steering support. Moreover, the battery terminal can overheat at low speeds, increasing the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00469/22
The radar sensor may malfunction due to a faulty installation. This can result in a failure to detect a vehicle in front through the PCS (pre-collision system), which will not provide warnings or brake assistance and the vehicle will not show the driver a message or indicator that the PCS is not working. This may increase the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00482/23
Transmission joints and/or related replacement joints (such as for the lower suspension arm, battery terminal) may not be properly tightened, which could cause the joints to loosen over time. This could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01370/21
Due to a specific software update error that can cause an abrupt reset, the Data Communication Module (DCM) may become damaged. As a result, it will no longer be possible to initiate an emergency call using the eCall system. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01425/22
A hybrid system that shuts down without entering a failsafe mode could result in the vehicle losing motive power while driving at higher speeds, increasing the risk of a crash. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
15 more campaigns have been filed against this model. A dealer can check by VIN which apply to one car.