Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 Toyota Vitz?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2013 Toyota Vitz?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2013 Toyota Vitz?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2013 Toyota Vitz reliable?

Based on MOT data from 450 vehicles, the 2013 Toyota Vitz has a first-time MOT pass rate of 90.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2013 Toyota Vitz?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2013 Toyota Vitz are: Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (13.7% of vehicles), Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (11.9% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (8.9% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2013 Toyota Vitz?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Toyota Vitz (2013)

450 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.7% first-time pass rate

2013 Toyota Vitz

CarHunch analysed 450 real MOT records for the 2013 Toyota Vitz. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 450 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2013 Toyota Vitz is a genuinely reliable proposition, with a first-time MOT pass rate of 90.3%—a solid 10 percentage points above the UK average—and only 4.4% of vehicles ever recording a dangerous defect. This petrol-only cohort demonstrates consistent build quality across the sample, with petrol models hitting 90.4% on the pass rate.

At just under 47,700 miles on average, these Vitzes are relatively lightly used for their age, which helps explain the low failure rate of 0.32 per vehicle; the real tell is the 1.1 advisories per car, suggesting minor wear items rather than structural problems. If you're buying one, prioritise a pre-purchase inspection focused on suspension and brakes—the most common advisory flags—rather than expecting major engine or gearbox surprises.

The 2013 Toyota Vitz passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (90.7% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

90.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

4.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.32

Over 2.4 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

46k

Middle half: 34k–58k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 90.7% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 450 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 450 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 13.7%

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Suspension & steering 5.7%

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt · Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt · Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement · …

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Lighting 5.1%

Rear fog lamp missing · Rear fog lamp switch missing

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Other issues 3.3%

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2013.

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Based on MOT data from 450 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 4.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (99%)	446	90.8%	0.32

Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,373 Toyota Vitz vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Silver 29.5%

700

White 19.6%

466

Black 15.8%

374

Blue 10%

237

Grey 8%

189

Red 4.5%

106

Purple 4.3%

102

Brown 2.4%

Maroon 1.9%

Pink 1.9%

Green 1.5%

Gold 0.6%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 Toyota Vitz vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

46,391

typical

34,471

low mileage

58,462

high mileage

Half of all 2013 Toyota Vitz vehicles fall between 34,471 and 58,462 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 34,471 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 34,471–58,462 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 Toyota Vitzs sit.

⚠ Over 78,923 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2013 Toyota Vitz — Still on the Road

Almost all 2013 Toyota Vitzs are still on the road.

Strong survival — 421 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

2.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.32

Avg failures per vehicle

1.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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