Toyota Vitz reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 4,206 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 4,206 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 90% of Toyota Vitz cars aged 8 to 12 years pass their MOT first time — ahead of the 73% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on steering and road wheels.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Vitz tends to fail
Share of Toyota Vitz cars aged 8 to 12 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on steering, road wheels, emissions & leaks.
Common questions
Is the Toyota Vitz reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Toyota Vitz holds up well for its age: 90% of examples aged 8 to 12 years pass first time, against a 73% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 90% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Toyota Vitz?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Toyota Vitz in 2024: 8 to 12 years, 90%; and 13 years and older, 82%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Toyota Vitz MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Toyota Vitz versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).