Toyota Yaris (2014)
2014 Toyota Yaris
CarHunch analysed 30,311 real MOT records for the 2014 Toyota Yaris. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2014 Toyota Yaris passes its MOT first time in 84.8% of cases, which is a solid 4.8 percentage points above the UK average—but one in four of these cars has at some point recorded a dangerous defect, a notably high figure that warrants pre-purchase inspection. The hybrid version performs marginally better at 85.6% pass rate, while diesel variants dip to 81%, though numbers are small for the latter.
At 40,104 miles median and 44,624 miles average, these vehicles are running well within normal wear for their age, suggesting owners have maintained them reasonably. The average failure count of 1.76 per vehicle is moderate, but advisories average 9.7 per car, pointing to common wear items like brakes, suspension, and lighting—typical for a small car at this age. Before buying, request the full MOT history and have a trusted mechanic inspect the brake system and suspension components in particular.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 3.8 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2014 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.
- ⚠️ 26.1% 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 (68%) | 20,698 | 84.8% | 1.77 |
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (27%) | 8,133 | 85.6% | 1.65 |
| Diesel (5%) | 1,466 | 81% | 2.22 |
| Other (0%) | 11 | 89.3% | 1.18 |
| Electric (0%) | 2 | 100% | 0 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 81.8% | 2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2014 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 2014 Toyota Yaris vehicles fall between 28,390 and 53,909 miles.
2014 Toyota Yaris — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 28,424 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 98% of the 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
Most Common MOT Issues — 2014 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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49.3%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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42.6%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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33.2%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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30.6%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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27.9%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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26.6%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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21.2%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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18.4%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014. Counts include advisories and failures.
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