Toyota Yaris Design Vvt I (2017)
2017 Toyota Yaris Design Vvt I
CarHunch analysed 125 real MOT records for the 2017 Toyota Yaris Design Vvt I. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2017 Toyota Yaris Design VVT-i passes its MOT on the first attempt 81.1% of the time, marginally above the UK average of 80%, and crucially, no vehicles in this cohort have ever recorded a dangerous defect. This is a genuinely reliable small car with no hidden safety concerns lurking in the data.
With a median mileage of 39,535 miles for a seven-year-old car, these Yaris models are running well below typical wear, and they're backing that up with only 0.07 average failures per vehicle and zero advisories recorded. If you're buying one, insist on a full-service history and check that the maintenance schedule has been followed—this car rewards proper care with exceptional durability.
What to check before buying a 2017 Toyota Yaris Design Vvt I
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other (82%) | 102 | 98.5% | 0.09 |
| Petrol (18%) | 23 | 4.4% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2017 Toyota Yaris Design Vvt I vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2017 Toyota Yaris Design Vvt I vehicles fall between 24,977 and 50,270 miles.
2017 Toyota Yaris Design Vvt I — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 77 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 85% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.
MOT History Averages
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