Toyota Yaris T2 (2007)
2007 Toyota Yaris T2
CarHunch analysed 133 real MOT records for the 2007 Toyota Yaris T2. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2007 Toyota Yaris T2 is significantly less reliable than the UK average: only 36.2% pass their MOT first time compared to 80% nationally, which means most examples need work before they're roadworthy. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so when failures do occur, they're generally not safety-critical.
At an average mileage of 87,850 miles for a 17-year-old car, these Yaris are relatively well-used but not excessively worn, yet they're still failing at nearly double the national rate—the issue is wear and maintenance rather than accident history. With 0.58 failures per vehicle on average and zero advisories logged, buyers should expect to budget for repairs before purchase and factor in that this model will need hands-on ownership; have any example mechanically inspected by a trusted garage before committing.
What to check before buying a 2007 Toyota Yaris T2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (56%) | 75 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (43%) | 57 | 83% | 1.33 |
| Diesel (1%) | 1 | 88.9% | 1 |
2007 Toyota Yaris T2 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 26 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (49% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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