Toyota Yaris (2010)
2010 Toyota Yaris
CarHunch analysed 21,131 real MOT records for the 2010 Toyota Yaris. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2010 Toyota Yaris passes its MOT at 81%, marginally above the UK average, but a significant concern is that 33.7% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—well above acceptable levels for a used car purchase. Petrol versions are slightly more reliable than diesels, with an 81.3% pass rate versus 78.6%, though both warrant careful inspection.
At 52,400 miles median mileage for a 14-year-old car, these Yaris examples are reasonably well-maintained, yet they're accumulating an average of 18.3 advisories per test, suggesting incremental wear across multiple systems. Before buying, have an independent mechanic inspect the braking system, suspension, and lights specifically—the areas where most failures cluster—and request the full MOT history to check whether the vehicle has actually had that dangerous defect recorded.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 2.7 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2010 Toyota Yaris
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.
- ⚠️ 33.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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 (89%) | 18,866 | 81.3% | 3.09 |
| Diesel (11%) | 2,253 | 78.6% | 3.41 |
| Other (0%) | 10 | 88.1% | 1.1 |
| Electric (0%) | 1 | 65% | 7 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 86.7% | 2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2010 Toyota Yaris 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 2010 Toyota Yaris vehicles fall between 37,983 and 68,155 miles.
2010 Toyota Yaris — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 17,532 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 86% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2010 Toyota Yaris
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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48.6%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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42.2%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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37.5%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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36%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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28.9%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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27%
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken
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25.4%
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
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24.7%
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2010. Counts include advisories and failures.
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